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I see your true colours...
With the Conservative party announcing their ideas about welfare reform in the past couple of days once again it feels like open season for those of us in receipt of such benefits. Whilst Peter Hain insists Labour will cut the number of those claiming incapacity benefits by 20, 000 a year, and apologises for his administrative failings which would, if I, or any other benefit claimant were to make those kind of 'failings' on our forms, undoubtedly result in an investigation for fraud, David Cameron has announced plans to cut the numbers of those claiming incapacity benefit by 200, 000.Now, you can call me a
Now, I happen to have been fortunate enough to have been finally diagnosed and have seen a specialist in bendy people in Leeds, but that doesn't mean I don't need to see a consultant rheumatologist closer to home on a regular basis. So first of all, Mr Brown, whilst you happen to be on the subject of NHS funding, I'd like to be able to see my consultant again please. Once just wasn't enough. A nurse specialist, however nice, isn't the same, and at my last appointment where, because I have a complex condition she needed to seek advice from the consultant, she was sorry to tell me that although I should be seen again in six months, the government's lack of understanding of chronic conditions means they've cut funding to the point it'll be a minimum of 12 months. Those of us with chronic conditions are I assume the same people you're all so desperate to kick off incapacity benefit, so unless your plan is to cut the benefits bill by ensuring none of us can provide the name of a doctor treating us at hospital in supporting evidence to our claims, then I'd suggest that one of the most important things for getting people into, and keeping them in work is putting much needed funding into those areas of the NHS really most affected. The dull, day to day routine stuff. As opposed to whatever you came up with as a headline grabber whilst eating your breakfast.
Social care. That old
Equipment. It would be nice, if you'd like us all to go out to work, if you could see your way to providing suitable equipment. Claiming that people are too disabled to use equipment such as bath lifts may seem the height of illogicality, but you'll have to trust me on this one, it's a common excuse used by social services occupational therapists when refusing people the vital equipment they need. Health and Safety you see. Might fall, injure yourself and then sue the council who provided said equipment. Thus conveniently saving themselves a great deal of money. Especially when rationing care packages at the same time. Turning the basics of life into an even bigger battle than they need to be puts unnecessary barriers in the way of work, and that's before we start to look at wheelchairs. Not exactly luxury items these things now are they?
Access to work. Once again, nice idea, shame about the reality. Anyone sensing a pattern here? I won't bang on about access to work, partly because it upsets me too much, their delays both in assessment and provision of equipment being a significant factor in my having lost the job I fought so hard to get, and instead I shall refer you to Mary's more recent experiences with them.
Tax credits, council tax benefit, housing benefit, Disability Living Allowance, free prescriptions, the list goes on. Its impossible, even with the laughably named 'better off' calculation to get an accurate financial picture of whether someone will actually be better off in work or not. Particularly when, despite it being non means tested, in reality it's all too common that entering the workplace is used as an excuse to remove an individuals DLA.
There are more, but I shan't go on, I'm depressing myself if not everyone else. What I will say is this. Mr Brown, and Mr Cameron, the leaders of our main political parties, both men who coincidentally are fathers of disabled children. Shame on you for using that when it suits you, and choosing to ignore the true reality of most disabled people's lives when it doesn't. | <urn:uuid:eabba799-5168-4649-a61f-f7ddba8c88d3> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://benefitscroungingscum.blogspot.com/2008/01/i-see-your-true-colours.html?showComment=1201629300000 | 2024-02-23T10:06:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00802.warc.gz | en | 0.973728 | 854 |
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Welcome to Wein, a charming and picturesque destination for wine enthusiasts! With its rolling vineyards, quaint wineries, and delectable wines, Wein offers an unforgettable experience for those seeking a journey through the world of viticulture. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or simply appreciate a good glass of wine, exploring the various wine routes in Wein is sure to delight your senses and leave you with lasting memories. So grab your corkscrew and join us as we wander through the enchanting landscapes and discover the hidden gems along Wein’s beautiful wine routes. Let’s raise our glasses to an incredible adventure ahead!
The Different Wine Routes in Wein
The wine routes in Wein offer a captivating journey through some of the most stunning landscapes and vineyards in the region. Each route has its own distinct charm and promises unique experiences for wine enthusiasts.
First up, we have the “Valley Vines” route, which winds its way through lush valleys and picturesque hillsides. This scenic route showcases panoramic views of vineyards as far as the eye can see, with opportunities to stop at family-run wineries along the way. Don’t forget to pack a picnic basket filled with local delicacies to enjoy amidst nature’s beauty!
Next on our list is the “Castle Cellars” route, perfect for history buffs who also appreciate fine wines. As you meander through this route, you’ll encounter majestic castles that double as wineries. Explore their ancient cellars where rows upon rows of oak barrels age exquisite wines – it’s like stepping back in time while savoring delicious vintages.
For those seeking a more intimate experience, look no further than the “Hidden Gems” route. Off-the-beaten-path wineries await your discovery here, offering small-batch productions and personalized tastings. Get ready to meet passionate winemakers who will eagerly share their stories behind each bottle.
Last but not least is the “River Rendezvous” route, which follows alongside serene riverside landscapes dotted with vineyards. Enjoy leisurely bike rides or take a river cruise while soaking up breathtaking scenery before stopping at charming wineries along your path.
With so many diverse wine routes to choose from in Wein, there’s something for everyone’s taste buds and preferences. So embark on an unforgettable adventure among vine-covered hills and indulge in exquisite wines that truly capture the essence of this enchanting region!
Tips for Planning Your Wine Route Journey
Planning a wine route journey can be an exciting and enjoyable experience for any wine enthusiast. Whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just starting to explore the world of wines, Wein’s picturesque wine routes offer a myriad of options to satisfy your taste buds. To ensure that your journey is smooth and memorable, here are some tips to consider.
Do some research on the different wine routes available in Wein. Each route has its own unique charm and offers a variety of wineries and vineyards to visit. From the famous Wachau Valley with its stunning landscapes to the lesser-known Kamptal region with its boutique wineries, there is something for every palate.
Next, decide on the length of your journey. The wine routes in Wein vary in length and it’s important to allocate enough time for each stop along the way. Consider how many days you have available and plan accordingly.
When choosing which wineries to visit, look out for those offering guided tours or tastings. This will not only enhance your knowledge about wines but also provide an opportunity to interact with experienced sommeliers who can recommend their best vintages.
Another tip is to make reservations in advance whenever possible. Some wineries have limited capacity or require appointments for visits/tastings, so it’s always better to secure your spot beforehand.
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Huawei Mate X4 2023 Price, Release Date, Specs & Features! Today, we are going to share amazing good news for all Huawei Brand lovers. They are going to bring their next smartphone whose name is Huawei Mate X4. A focus point, this model smartphone launches with new technology with the utmost features.
At present, many smartphone brands are now available in our local market, and Huawei is one of them. Huawei is one of the famous Chinese multinational Companies. If you want to buy this amazing upcoming Huawei smartphone. But before it, let’s check out the details of this device so that you can make the right decision about this Huawei handset.
Stay with us to see what the Huawei smartphone packs in its features. Scroll down to get more info about this upcoming Huawei smartphone’s specs, price, launch date, and features.
Huawei Mate X4 Release Date:
Everyone is waiting for this new model Huawei flagship phone. According to the smartphone specialist from the online media platform, the Huawei monster can hit the local market in early 2023.
Huawei Mate X4 Specifications:
Firstly we discuss the display, the Huawei Mate X4 specs include a 6.9″inch OLED full touch screen display. Also, the device’s display protection is the most important, it has Corning Gorilla Glass to protect the display from any dust or scratches on the screen. Same display Huawei Mate 50 Pro Plus mobile phone.
This Huawei flagship is coming may accept power from a 9000mAh energy box that supports 66W super-fast battery charging Tech. We know that a smartphone will be able to use for a long time if the battery capacity is the largest.
Talking about the optics system, the Huawei Mate X4 camera features a quad-sensor setup on the rear. It includes a 108MP + 12MP + 8MP + 20MP lens. On its front, there is a single 48MP lens for taking clear selfies and video calling.
Concerning memory, the Huawei handset is going to arrive in different versions: 10GB/12GB/16GB of RAM, and 256GB/512GB of internal storage. Moreover, it can be expandable up to 1TB via a MicroSD card slot.
Regarding the processor, the Huawei flagship draws power from the upcoming Kirin 9000 5G chipset. However, the Kirin 9000 has achieved outscoring Snapdragon 865 mobile platform in the memory, CPU, and CPU departments so this new technology featured a new model smartphone.
In the system software, the Huawei handset is running on Android 11 as an operating system with Huawei’s App Gallery support. All kinds of the latest technology exist in this model Huawei smartphone. This smartphone Network Technology is GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G.
Additionally, this Huawei smartphone also features an under-display fingerprint scanner for security. On the other security sensors, a Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, and color spectrum sensor for privacy.
Huawei Mate X4 Price:
Huawei company hasn’t declared any official word about its price yet. As for the cost, the Huawei Mate X4 price starts around $1500 ~ Rs. 110,297.
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are looking into whether the German company SAP broke the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by taking part in bribery schemes in South Africa and Indonesia. SAP has agreed to pay over $220 million in fines and forfeitures to end the investigations.
The decision shows that the DOJ is determined to go after foreign bribery and keep working closely with partners around the world. It also shows how the department’s business enforcement policies give companies a reason to fully cooperate and fix their problems.
SAP Enters 3-Year Deferred Prosecution Agreement and Pays $222 Million
In association with a two-count criminal information filed in the Eastern District of Virginia, SAP has signed a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) with the DOJ that will last for three years.
The company is charged with:
- Conspiracy to violate anti-bribery and books and records provisions of the FCPA for the South Africa bribery scheme
- Conspiracy to violate the anti-bribery provision of the FCPA for the Indonesia bribery scheme
Under the DPA, SAP will pay:
- $118.8 million criminal penalty
- $103.4 million in administrative forfeiture
The criminal fine of up to $55.1 million can be used to offset any fines SAP has to pay South African officials for the same wrongdoing.
Bribery Schemes Spanned 2013-2018 Period
Court documents say that between 2013 and 2018, SAP set up plans to pay bribes to South African and Indonesian government officials in order to get contracts with state-owned businesses.
South Africa Bribery Scheme
Between 2013 and 2017, SAP paid bribes and gave other unfair perks to officials at state-owned businesses in South Africa. This was done to get an edge in contracts with:
- City of Johannesburg
- City of Tshwane
- Department of Water and Sanitation
- Eskom Holdings Limited (state energy company)
SAP worked with spies to make illegal payments in the form of cash, political donations, wire transfers, and shopping trips where they bought expensive things.
Indonesia Bribery Scheme
Between 2015 and 2018, SAP also paid bribes to Indonesian officials through agents. All of this was done to wrongly affect contracts with:
- Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
- Indonesian state telecommunications agency
Emphasis on International Coordination to Fight Corruption
Nicole M. Argentieri, who is acting as assistant attorney general, said that this case is a big step forward in the DOJ’s fight against foreign bribery and corruption.
She talked about how important it was to work together with the South African government, building on the previous coordinated decision in 2022 (link to other case). The department will keep working to improve how countries work together on these problems.
Extensive Cooperation and Remediation Credited
The DOJ said that the terms of the settlement with SAP show that the company cooperated fully and took corrective actions on time.
Notably, SAP received credit for:
- Immediately cooperating since 2017 allegations surfaced publicly
- Taking steps to collect and provide evidence to DOJ
- Making witnesses available for interviews
- Collecting and organizing complex financial records
- Translating documents to facilitate review
- Undertaking root cause and gap analysis of misconduct
- Eliminating sales commissions for public sector contracts globally
- Increasing compliance budget and restructuring to ensure independence
- Adjusting executive compensation incentives to promote compliance
- Expanding audit programs and data analytics capabilities
Prior Export Control Violations a Factor in Penalty
In determining the resolution terms, the DOJ cited SAP’s prior history as an aggravating factor. This includes:
- 2021 Non-prosecution agreement with DOJ National Security Division
- Administrative agreements with Commerce and Treasury regarding export law violations
- 2016 SEC resolution over FCPA issues in Panama
The criminal sentence of $118.8 million is 40% less than the lowest possible sentence under the guidelines because the person cooperated and made amends.
The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service were in charge of the investigation in the United States. The DOJ’s Office of International Affairs and South African officials also helped.
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Things to do in Coral Gables (US)
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Shake Shack Coral Gables (Burger restaurant)
1450 S Dixie HwyShake Shack Coral Gables is most popular around 2 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay 15-45 min here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.
Shake Shack serves elevated versions of American classics using only the best ingredients. It’s known for its delicious made-to-order Angus beef burgers, crispy chicken, hand-spun milkshakes, house-made lemonades, beer, wine, and more. With its high-quality food at a great value, warm hospitality, and a commitment to crafting uplifting experiences, Shake Shack quickly became a cult-brand with widespread appeal.
GameTime Miami (Other)
5701 Sunset Dr #330GameTime Miami is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.
GameTime is the ultimate destination for family entertainment offering over 160 interactive arcade games and a full-service dining experience. Enjoy a delicious brunch, lunch or dinner and watch any game on over 70 HDTV’s throughout the full liquor sports bar. Looking for an exciting venue to host your next event? GameTime offers full banquet services and the perfect place to entertain your guests. Contact an Event Coordinator today to learn more!
Denny's (Breakfast restaurant)
1150 S Dixie HwyDenny's is most popular around 10 AM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay 25 min to 1 hr here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.
For more than 65 years Denny’s has been bringing people together over great food. It’s the place where people can relax and be themselves while enjoying classic American comfort food and everyday value. 24 hours a day. 365 days a year. Come in and order the usual or try something new — like our Sizzlin’ Skillets menu with the NEW! Parmesan Chicken Sizzlin' Skillet or the New! Beyond Burger featuring a plant-based patty.
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European Standard EN 301 549
Governments all over the world are beginning to recognize the importance of online accessibility. In today’s digital world, we cannot exist without internet connectivity, full internet access for Europeans across Europe is an excellent example of this movement. In all areas of life, education, hospitality, health care, politics, web compliance is going to have a more significant influence. The EU Commission, “A Europe Fit for the Digital Age“, is responsible for the part the digital world plays in the lives of Europeans. At the end of September 2020, this organization has made it mandatory for all public sector websites in Europe to be completely accessible. A new set of guidelines is the European Standard EN 301 549 compliance in an attempt to enhance digital accessibility in this part of the world.
Entities and website owners should respect the updates of EN 301 549 compliance requirements to make their web content and information technology more accessible for people with specific disabilities. The EN 301 549 standard is actively in use ever since the EU Directive on the Accessibility of Web Sites and Mobile Applications published in 2014. It contains the requirements necessary for suiting the needs of people with all kinds of disabilities. These disabilities can be visual, audio, cognitive, and mobility-related.
Benefits for those that comply with the standard are numerous; their products and services become accessible to a broader audience, and no legal charges can be enforced. On the other hand, it also helps in bringing the content and technology closer to users with special needs. Learn all about the details and updates in the standards by scrolling down, as being informed about the EN 301 549 is crucial for businesses and site owners. The compliance is regulated by the CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI standardization groups, but let’s first go over the updates before getting to regulations.
History of the European EN 301 549 compliance requirements updates
The EN 301 549 section is a result of the joined effort of the three standardization groups to make the information and communication technology publicly reachable. The three founding organizations are The European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC), the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), and the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Since its first approval by the EU in 2014, the regulation was continuously updated.
New guidelines are added to improve the reach of the regulations and affect a bigger group. EU authorized country governments to apply the EN 301 549 compliance in law. The goal is to make the list of guidelines obligatory for every public entity and make the content equally accessible for everyone. Even some countries outside the EU offer their variant of these regulations as the importance of this matter is growing worldwide.
Every year there are new updates of EN 301 549 compliance regulations, and until now, three versions of the standard were active. Perhaps the second variant was the most influential as version 2.1 of EN 301 549 compliance included the WCAG reference. We’ll explain all about these guidelines in a bit, shortly after taking a look at some standard application deadlines.
Latest additions to the regulatory guidelines
There had been several crucial new guidelines improvements in 2020, most of which are focused on providing better service for those with disabilities. Among the additions, the crucial attention is on the group of users with learning and cognitive difficulties. The focus is to make the content clearer and easier to follow, without using aggressive designs.
Moreover, the European Information and Communication Technology are more accessible for users with low vision capabilities. Another great thing is that mobile device issues are also addressed in this matter, making the content on mobile platforms more suitable for overall needs. Furthermore, each set of standards get a deadline upon which it becomes legally active for EU states:
- Each of the websites created after September 2019 is to comply with the current standards at a particular moment.
- All existing and new public websites should comply with the standards since the end of September 2020
- When it comes to mobile apps in the public sector, every new and existing app should comply by the end of June 2021
Marks of a digital age in Europe
The updates of the European EN 301 549 compliance regulations are some of the visible signs of a new digital age. Digital content and information and communication technology truly unite the world, and numerous achievements in the last ten years contributed to current digitalization. Steps were taken to ensure the free flow of unprotected information, and the data security level is raised. The awareness of spreading digital accessibility is raised through all kinds of promotions of ideas. All users can easily find relevant data regarding new regulations online.
Courses are also organized by the Commission and W3C that cover the subject of creating a digitally accessible environment. A significant amount of information is available, including that on creating accessible apps and sites, as well as making the experience equal for everyone. The Web Accessibility Directive and all the efforts put into developing the current EN 301 549 standards can benefit from raising awareness through training. International experts are involved in the training process for the best educational results.
European Commission is thoroughly overseeing the law regulations and legal aspects of the directive and the compliance. Entities can benefit the most from specific disability categories of the application of the standard, so stick around for relevant details.
Specific areas of European EN 301 549 compliance coverage
The European Commission and standardization groups involved in regulating the EN 301 549 compliance included specific sectors for spreading web accessibility. Therefore, there are several important notices based on disability types with specific regulations that entities should comply with:
- Audio – There are several tools for users with limited hearing that entities can use to improve digital accessibility. Among those tools, the crucial ones to use are reduction of background noise, enhancement of audio clarity, better-adjusted frequency.
There’s also the possibility to use assistive listening devices with noise cancelation.
- Visual – The updates of EN 301 549 compliance requirements involve using assistive tools for usage without visual perception.
Usage of color-coded aspects and visual enhancement elements are the main focus of these measures.
- Physical – The EN 301 549 compliance updates include an assistive using interface for those with insufficient strength to operate regularly.
Alternative methods are used, including speech controls and one-handed operations to help users with these issues.
- Cognitive and neurological– For suiting the needs of those with cognitive issues, the EN 301 549 standard includes specific organized suggestions and focus spots. To address this kind of disability, the standard includes protocols with steps that are easy to follow.
- Speech – When it comes to speech disabilities, compliance tackles this issue as well. Implementation of tools, including touchable interfaces and keyboards as well as other vocal signals, is required to aid in this cause.
Besides these reasons, the standards should also be respected because of the legal consequences awaiting those that disrespect or fail to apply them.
Industries featuring the significance of the European EN 301 549 compliance
The compliance serves numerous industries and brings the consumers closer to products offered by different branches. Not only does compliance unite the world in terms of equal Web Accessibility and Digital Accessibility, but it also improves businesses.
Government sites are easier to follow and navigate through thanks to the implementation of EN 301 549 regulations.
In the same manner, users can easily approach the healthcare industry. As for educational purposes, compliance is widely used on various educational web content. One of the main benefits of compliance is that it provides an equal approach to educational content for persons of all capabilities.
Financial services are also using simplified solutions and invest significant efforts into developing greater bonds with customers with disabilities.
Hospitality services are another instance of the affected industry since the solutions are implemented in major hospitality sites.
Having in mind that the EN 301 549 compliance will fully be legally enforced by the end of 2021, businesses and entities can avoid lawsuits by complying. Legal charges won’t be pressed if a target respects a form of these standards while businesses additionally adapt their content for a broad public. Still, there are various ways of implementing the EN 301 549 standards, from courses to educational web content and the implementation of respective tools.
Countries relying on updates of EN 301 549 compliance regulations
Although the European EN 301 549 compliance is primarily focused on countries of the EU, similar regulations are seen elsewhere.
EU countries are obligated to include a variant of EN 301 549 compliance into their law. Regulations are regularly updated with additions to help the system serve better.
Furthermore, the UK and Australia have also implemented a similar variant of Digital accessibility regulations.
Not long after the EN 301 549 compliance was implemented; numerous governments worldwide gave their best to develop similar regulations.
Implementation of WCAG in solutions
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines are guidelines provided by the W3C. They are part of the European EN 301 549 compliance. In that light, it’s crucial to state the great importance of WCAG for the age of digital equity. Major Web content solution providers include the WCAG guidelines in their methods. Companies like eSSENTIAL, Online ADA, AKEA WEB, and many others involve the WCAG variants.
These and many more providers offer their services to websites and online content publishers in need of such solutions. The importance of EN 301 549 standard and WCAG implemented are crucial for all the companies mentioned. There are several other renowned providers besides the previously listed ones that use WCAG:
- Hike Orders
- Make Sense
- Criterion 508
- Compliance Sheriff
However, WCAG guidelines often get updated with new items, so make sure to know all the news and regulations added.
Latest WCAG News
The new variant called WCAG 2.1 includes various guidelines that are implemented in the European EN 301 549 compliance. Out of the significant regulations, the main focus of the guidelines is to provide an alternative for every group of users with disabilities.
Large print and braille are some of the methods used, while speech and symbol language elements enhance effectiveness. The key is put on making the keyboard a sole controller. Users can achieve all the necessary functions by using the keyboard, while more time is given to read and understand the content. Web pages are advised to operate in a predictable way and without any designs that could trigger panic attacks for users. Another piece of advice is to make the Web content robust enough for all types of using entities.
Ever since 2012, the WCAG 2.0 is accepted as the ISO Standard by the International Organization for Standardization. Back in the day when the first variant of EN 301 549 compliance was set in use, the WCAG guidelines were implemented.
As of 2018, the WCAG 2.1 is in use, featuring improved guidelines for Digital accessibility equity. Variant 2.2 is currently under development, while we can expect all the changes in guidelines to be added as updates of EN 301 549 compliance requirements.
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Betfair Trading - What is Holding You Back?
One of the great privileges I have as someone who looks after a community of Betfair traders is that I get to see sports trading from all angles.
People of all ages (above 18!), shapes and sizes. From trading careers that are just starting out to professional traders that have mastered the Betfair exchange.
Why do I mention this?
The truth is that every trader is unique, no two journeys are identical.
Why does this matter?
I think it matters because traders (and people in life in general) do not look inwardly enough.
Why is this?
There is a lot of information about Betfair trading out there but from what I have seen very few people have ever focussed on what matters most - YOU!
The reality is I can show you all the trades in the world and explain them in detail but has that helped you correct any of your issues or train you as a trader, maybe but your personal journey is that, yours.
So your learning needs to incorporate you.
This is a big part of the reason we offer the one-to-one coaching threads on our forum and why we focus so much on working with traders individually to improve their discipline and mentality.
The problem is simply that if you are being held back in your trading, you need to be able to analyse that and understand what is happening.
Let's give some examples of what can hold a trader back and then some advice on how to correct this:
1. Lack of confidence - You may not have the confidence in yourself or truly believe you can make the right steps to become a profitable Betfair trader.
2. Lack of time - You may be rushing or forcing your trading into a narrow time window, making trades you would not normally do.
3. Lack of patience - You may be frustrated at not becoming a pro trader overnight, it takes time and work but you do not want to wait.
4. Family/Social life - You may have young children, a busy social life or a job that takes up all of your potential free time.
5. Focussing on others trading ability - You may be jealous of how others or doing or put yourself down because you are not as good a trader.
1. Lack of confidence
Confidence ultimately comes from feelings within us as to whether we believe we can do something.
It is perfectly normal and sensible that you should have a fairly low level of confidence at the start of your trading journey.
You are entering into the unknown and it is safer to start from this position than being over confident and risking big amounts trading before you are truly ready.
I say you should embrace this feeling and study, test and build your knowledge so that your confidence improves over time.
Very low confidence usually stems from overstaking, why not reduce or remove stakes and build slowly from there.
2. Lack of time
I've talked about this in the past, so I won't labour the point but I believe 95% of people who really want to can find 7-14 hours a week to start to learn trading.
Now for the 5% who simply have no time no matter what they do then that is unfortunate but 95% of people do have that amount of free time at least.
Let's take 7 hours a week for example, to find that time I would need to watch one less Netflix episode a day or maybe cut out some of my computer games time.
Maybe I wake up an hour earlier in the day or maybe I relax my hobbies a touch.
If you really want to most people can find a way to do this, it's really more a question of how much do you want to trade on Betfair in your free time?
3. Lack of patience
Why are so many Betfair traders in such a rush?
I've been a pro trader for nearly a decade and sometimes I miss the days when I was doing my apprenticeship, grinding out the hours to learn how to trade properly.
They journey is half the fun and the people you will chat to on the forum will be friends for life but so many people try to bypass this stage and just want to go pro straight away.
No only is that highly unrealistic but it is also impractical.
You want the tough journey times to make yourself a better trader and to be able to handle bad runs when they come.
As Aerosmith said 'Life's a journey, not a destination'.
4. Family/Social Life -
If you have been trading on Betfair for a while you have probably had to explain what you do to someone are doing.
It can be a labourious task, some people just don't get it do they?!
Family can get in the way but it is important to tell them what you are doing and why, if you keep them in the loop they will likely be much more understanding.
My wife wasn't particularly keen to know that I was a professional trader for a living but when I explained it all thoroughly she got it, it just takes some honesty and openness on your part.
5. Focussing on others trading ability -
Why is everyone so obsessed with comparing themselves to others?
Is this really how we want to value ourselves?
I know we are pressured into this by society and the media advertising how we must 'keep up with the neighbours' etc but the reality is that this does not matter as much as you may think.
I play tennis and am quite serious about it, however, if I compared myself to Roger Federer - well there is no chance I could ever get remotely close to that level of playing.
So if I'm concerned about others doing better than me by this logic I may as well pack the game in, hang up my racket and never step on a court again.
Stop worrying about how other traders are doing as it is a distraction.
All you need to do is set your own goals and work towards them.
The reality is that deep down the only thing holding any of us back is ourselves.
Don't forget to look introspectively every now and then, see what your internal barriers are and most importantly -
SMASH THROUGH THEM!
Hope this has helped, as ever if you need any advice or have any questions just email me: [email protected]
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At first, Johnny felt he couldn’t fight these thoughts even though he could identify them. So I had him carry around a little card with the specific disputations for each one, and I asked him to keep a little journal each morning where he wrote down any new rationalizations he felt brewing in his head. After a while, these thoughts lost their power, and Johnny indeed stuck with his three frankfurter rule.
Now, you may not struggle with frankfurters like Johnny did. In fact, according to our research, it’s more likely you struggle with pizza, chips, sugar, bread, or chocolate. It doesn’t matter. What you want to do is define a clear line for yourself so you can hear the voice of rationalization in your head. Then, very specifically dispute that voice in all its forms.
This is what gives you those extra microseconds at the moment of temptation to wake up and make a better choice, or at minimum, what gives you a chance to breathe and think about it. | <urn:uuid:3c50c14c-9be7-4793-8bd1-5781587504da> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://betterblokes.org.nz/2019/07/fighting-the-rationalisations-that-stand-in-our-way/ | 2024-02-23T10:32:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00802.warc.gz | en | 0.97657 | 214 |
BetterHelp Therapy: A Comparison of Online Therapy Platforms and Traditional In-Person Treatment
When it pertains to Is Betterhelp A Nonprofit seeking treatment, there are several alternatives available. Conventional in-person treatment has been the go-to alternative for many years, but with the increase of technology, online treatment has become a popular alternative. BetterHelp is among the leading online treatment platforms, but how does it compare to other online therapy platforms and conventional in-person treatment? In this short article, we’ll explore the distinctions and resemblances in between these alternatives.
Online Therapy Platforms
Online therapy platforms offer the benefit of accessing therapy from the convenience of your own home. They are ideal for people who reside in remote locations, have mobility problems, or merely choose the benefit of online treatment. Here’s how BetterHelp compares to other online therapy platforms.
BetterHelp vs. Talkspace
Talkspace is another popular online therapy platform. Both Talkspace and BetterHelp provide similar services, consisting of individual and couples treatment. BetterHelp has a larger network of therapists, which indicates that customers have a much better chance of discovering a therapist who is a good fit for them.
BetterHelp vs. BetterUp
BetterUp is an online coaching and therapy platform that concentrates on personal and professional advancement. While BetterUp offers coaching services, it does not use therapy services like BetterHelp. BetterUp is perfect for individuals who want to concentrate on individual growth and profession development rather than psychological health problems.
BetterHelp vs. Amwell
Amwell is an online healthcare platform that uses telemedicine services, including mental health services. Amwell’s psychological health services are supplied by certified therapists, but the platform does not specialize in psychological health like BetterHelp does. In addition, Amwell’s mental health services are only readily available in specific states, while BetterHelp is available across the country.
Conventional In-Person Treatment
Traditional in-person treatment is still the most popular kind of therapy. It includes meeting with a therapist face-to-face at their workplace. Here’s how conventional in-person treatment compares to BetterHelp.
One of the most significant advantages of BetterHelp is benefit. With online treatment, you can access treatment from the convenience of your own house, at a time that fits you. In-person therapy, on the other hand, needs you to arrange appointments and commute to your therapist’s workplace.
The expense of treatment can be a barrier for many individuals. In-person therapy is normally more costly than online therapy. BetterHelp uses more cost effective rates plans compared to traditional in-person therapy.
When it comes to treatment, privacy is a concern for many individuals. With BetterHelp, you can access therapy from the convenience of your own home, which can offer a sense of privacy. In-person treatment, on the other hand, needs you to consult with a therapist face-to-face at their office.
Your choices for therapists may be restricted by your area when it comes to in-person treatment. With BetterHelp, you have access to a larger network of therapists, which indicates that you have a much better opportunity of discovering a therapist who is an excellent suitable for you.
In conclusion, BetterHelp therapy provides several benefits over traditional in-person therapy, including therapist, convenience, and cost choice. While there are other online treatment platforms available, BetterHelp stands apart for its big network of therapists and economical prices strategies. Ultimately, the choice in between online treatment and traditional in-person therapy comes down to individual preference and private requirements.
Treatment can be helpful for a large range of psychological health conditions. In this short article, we’ll check out 10 various conditions that people may have and how therapy can assist.
Anxiety is a common psychological health condition that affects countless individuals worldwide. Treatment can help by providing a safe space to discuss your feelings and sensations. A therapist can assist you identify unfavorable thought patterns and habits and work with you to establish coping methods and positive habits.
Stress and anxiety
Stress and anxiety is another common psychological health condition that can be debilitating. Treatment can help by teaching you relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and mindfulness, and dealing with you to develop coping methods to handle stress and anxiety triggers.
PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or experiencing a terrible occasion. Treatment can assist by offering a safe space to process the trauma and establish coping methods to manage the signs of PTSD.
OCD, or obsessive-compulsive condition, is a psychological health condition characterized by intrusive ideas and compulsive habits. Therapy can help by teaching you how to identify and handle these behaviors and thoughts, along with establish coping techniques to manage the symptoms of OCD.
Bipolar illness is a mental health condition defined by extreme state of mind swings, ranging from depressive episodes to manic episodes. Therapy can assist by supplying assistance and guidance in managing these state of mind swings, developing coping techniques, and enhancing interaction abilities.
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia, are mental health conditions that can have serious physical consequences. Treatment can assist by addressing the underlying psychological and emotional problems that contribute to the eating disorder, in addition to establishing methods to handle the physical symptoms.
Substance abuse can be a challenging practice to break, however treatment can be an effective tool in handling dependency. Therapy can assist by dealing with the underlying mental and psychological concerns that contribute to drug abuse, as well as establishing strategies to manage cravings and sets off.
Relationship problems, such as communication issues and dispute, can have a considerable influence on psychological health. Treatment can help by providing a safe area to talk about these problems and establish techniques to improve interaction and solve conflict.
Sorrow and loss Is Betterhelp A Nonprofit
Grief and loss can be a challenging experience to browse, but treatment can assist by supplying assistance and guidance through the grieving process. A therapist can help you determine and handle the feelings related to sorrow and loss, along with develop coping techniques to progress.
Stress is a typical experience for many individuals, but it can have negative effect on mental health. Treatment can help by teaching relaxation strategies and establishing coping techniques to handle tension, as well as identifying and addressing the underlying mental and psychological issues that contribute to tension.
In conclusion, therapy can be an efficient tool in managing a wide variety of psychological health conditions, from anxiety and stress and anxiety to substance abuse and relationship problems. Think about looking for the assistance and guidance of a certified therapist if you are having a hard time with your mental health.
Seeing a therapist can have numerous benefits for a person’s psychological health and wellbeing. Here are a few of the benefits of seeing a therapist from a mental point of view:
One of the main advantages of seeing a therapist is increased self-awareness. A therapist can help you determine patterns in your ideas, emotions, and behaviors, in addition to the underlying beliefs and worths that drive them. By becoming more aware of these patterns, you can acquire a much deeper understanding of yourself and your inspirations, which can result in individual development and development.
Enhanced emotional guideline
Psychological regulation is the ability to handle and manage one’s feelings in a healthy and adaptive way. Seeing a therapist can help people discover and practice emotional regulation techniques, such as deep breathing and mindfulness, that can be helpful in managing challenging emotions and minimizing tension.
Better social relationships
Interpersonal relationships are a vital component of psychological health and health and wellbeing. Seeing a therapist can assist people enhance their communication skills, assertiveness, and compassion, which can cause much healthier and more satisfying relationships with others.
Increased analytical abilities
Therapy can likewise assist individuals establish problem-solving skills. By dealing with a therapist, individuals can learn to technique issues in a more methodical and effective method, recognize prospective options, and make decisions that are lined up with their worths and goals.
Self-esteem refers to an individual’s sense of self-regard and value. Seeing a therapist can assist individuals recognize and challenge negative self-talk and beliefs that can add to low self-confidence. Through treatment, people can find out to develop a more sensible and positive self-image, which can lead to increased self-confidence and self-regard.
Improved coping abilities
Coping abilities are methods and techniques that people use to manage tension and adversity. Seeing a therapist can assist people establish and practice coping abilities that are tailored to their particular needs and choices. Coping abilities can consist of mindfulness, relaxation techniques, analytical, and social support, among others.
Minimized signs of mental disorder
Treatment can likewise be effective in minimizing signs of mental illness, such as anxiety, stress and anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Therapists use evidence-based treatments, such as cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and eye motion desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), to assist individuals manage symptoms and enhance their total lifestyle.
In conclusion, seeing a therapist can have numerous advantages for an individual’s mental health and health and wellbeing. By increasing self-awareness, improving emotional guideline, enhancing interpersonal relationships, establishing problem-solving abilities, improving self-esteem, improving coping abilities, and decreasing signs of mental illness, treatment can be a reliable tool for individual growth and advancement. | <urn:uuid:03454be5-b7be-4596-b5c0-f194d9a9a420> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://betterboldersummer.com/is-betterhelp-a-nonprofit/ | 2024-02-23T11:13:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00802.warc.gz | en | 0.941571 | 1,948 |
Smart Kitchen Makeover: These 7 Must-Have Ideas Will Save Your Life
Spruce up your kitchen this season with some of our smart must-have additions that will make all of your kitchen tasks fast, easy, and enjoyable!
1. Turn a Empty Space into a Breakfast Station
What’s a better way to start your day than with your own personal breakfast station? This designer transformed an empty space into small station equipped with all of your breakfast needs. With all the kitchen accessories you need like a microwave, to coffee machine, and even your own mini TV, this space is the perfect start to a great day!
2. Keep Your Pantry Organized
Having an organized pantry is a saver and it saves so much time when cooking. No more searching for ingredients when everything is labeled right in front of you! Install open shelving, pull-out drawers and even a small counter to write down your shopping list, keep your recipes, and so much more.
Photo: Jasmine McClelland Design
3. Keep a Dog Food Drawer
This is one of my favorite kitchen must-haves and would be a definite life saver! To keep your dog food fresh and making pet feeding time that much easier, install a bin in one of your empty kitchen drawers. No more bending down into the dog food bag, and no more mess involved!
Photo: Sazama Design Build Remodel
4. Keep an Organized Spice Drawer
Organize a drawer in your kitchen to keep all of your spices in one place, labels facing up! This spice drawer is better than keeping a spice rack – I hate taking up counter space in my kitchen!
Photo: Rebekah Zaveloff – KitchenLab
5. Put Your Pots and Pans on Display
One of the biggest problems most home owners face in their kitchens is not enough storage space. Hanging your pots above your kitchen island or even at the side of your countertops is not only stylish now but it frees up SO much space in your cupboards and drawers!
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The holidays are a crazy, busy time, but it is only after the guests have left, the decorations are put away, and the schedule gets back to normal that you may realize just how messy these special occasions can be, especially to your flooring. With the right care and attention, however, you can easily clean up your home after the holidays.
How Holidays Make a Mess
While you may do special cleaning before the holidays arrive, the celebrations themselves can be incredibly messy. Guests can track in dirt, mud, and slush all over your carpet, tile, and hardwood floors. Gifts may leave bits of paper and bows all over, while different decorations can shed glitter, pine needles, candle wax, and other debris. How you arrange decorations may scuff the floors, smudge the windows, or peel bits of paint off the walls. Food gets spilled, and stains on carpet and upholstery may not get treated as quickly as possible. Furthermore, with the busy schedule of holiday preparation, celebrations, visits, and other events, there is less time than usual to do even regular cleaning during the holiday season. Fortunately, it’s easy to do a thorough cleanup after the holidays and your home will look better than ever.
Cleaning Up After the Holidays
There are a number of different tasks you can take care of after the holidays to cleanup your house and refresh it for the rest of the winter.
Put away all holiday decorations first. Discard anything that may be worn, broken, or not suitable for use the next year. Consider leaving notes for yourself in the holiday decoration boxes so you remember anything you really liked or new decorations you want to buy.
Declutter as you put out your “normal” décor. If you’ve put away everyday trinkets to make room for holiday decorations, consider decluttering them before putting them back after the holidays. Donate unwanted items and use the opportunity to organize closets.
Touch up paint on the walls. Decorations that were hung with hooks, nails, tape, or other adhesives may have damaged your walls and leave chips when you take them down. Touch up those spots after the holidays so they will look like new.
Deep clean kitchen appliances. Your fridge, oven, stovetop, and microwave are heavily used during the holidays as you bake treats, prepare special meals, store leftovers, and enjoy all the season’s bounty. After the holiday, deep clean each appliance to thoroughly refresh it.
Sanitize your dishwasher. Many people neglect their dishwasher, but now is the best time to clean out its filter and run it through a sanitizing cycle to eliminate any lingering stains or odors in the appliance or on its racks.
Clean upholstery as needed. Your most comfortable sofas and chairs get extra use during the holidays, and will pick up extra dirt and oil from hands and fingers, as well as accidental spills. Spot clean furnishings as needed, or rent an upholstery cleaner for a thorough cleaning.
Wash guest linens. If you’ve had houseguests over the holidays, don’t forget to wash guest bed linens and towels after your friends and relatives have returned home. This will ensure you’re ready for new houseguests whenever they may arrive.
Recycle gift and holiday shipping boxes. After all the shipped gifts and new items have been unwrapped, you may accumulate a large supply of boxes and packaging material. Recycle it as much as possible to keep it from building up in closets or the garage.
Pay Special Attention to the Floors
Your flooring can take the brunt of holiday abuse, with extra guests walking over it, furniture being moved, and spills of all kinds. But with a bit of care, you can refresh your flooring just as easily as you’ve cleaned up the rest of your house.
Shake out any rugs you can, getting as much dust and dirt out of them as possible.
Sweep hard floors to gather up coarse debris so it will not cause scratches or other damage.
Treat any carpet or rug stains as needed to remove stickiness or discoloration.
Use carpet deodorizers to remove lingering odors from holiday celebrations.
Clean your vacuum before you use it to ensure the strongest suction possible.
Vacuum rugs and carpeting thoroughly, running the vacuum in different directions each time.
Consider renting a rug shampooer for more thorough deep cleaning.
Use a steam mop or other mop on hard flooring to remove all dust and restore shine.
Consider refinishing hardwood floors as needed to repair small scratches and nicks.
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Top 5 Things to do if you get into an accident
So, you got into an accident…now what? Here are our top 5 things to do immediately.
- Ensure everyone is safe and unharmed. If there are injuries, please call 911. Locate witnesses and gather their information
- Take photos. Document damage and the scene of the accident with photos. Also, take photos of the other parties insurance information
- Call the police to report the accident
- If the vehicle is safe to drive, take it somewhere safe to park. Alternatively, call a tow truck. Many auto policies include coverage for a rental vehicle while your vehicle is being repaired or replaced. Be sure to review your policy with your broker to ensure you have this coverage.
- File a claim. Contact your broker. You can call or text us directly and we will gather the information needed to file the claim on your behalf. Alternately, on our website, you can find a 24/7 claims portal OR 1-800 number for each insurance company. You will be prompted to provide the accident information and file the claim directly to the insurance company.
We are always, always available to walk you through this process. We are available by text, email, or phone and are happy to review your policy coverage or walk you through any questions you may have. If your vehicle does need repairs, be sure to ask us for recommendations on where to take it for a repair estimate.
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For the past year, Rea has been working on a re-issue of the d'Aulaire's classic, Abraham Lincoln. She's been coordinating the restoration of the original artwork, adding historical notes and background and much more. Check out this article in Publisher's Weekly featuring her work and the new 75th anniversary edition of Abraham Lincoln along with background on Ingri and Edgar d'Aulaire!
Our new 2015-2016 catalog is now available! If you want to view it right now it's available online here. And if you would like to request a hardcopy, click here.
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General service providers handle and look after construction tasks, turning the visions of engineers, designers, interior developers and others into fact. They provide day-to-day job-site administration, keep building on schedule and also preserve quality control throughout the project. They work on a range of various building kinds, consisting of new homes and improvements, but they likewise do major commercial structure jobs. They manage the planning, hiring, licensing and working with of workers and materials for each stage of the building and construction process. Their duties begin when they bid for the project. This is when they provide their proposal to the customer, which sets out their plans as well as estimates how much it will certainly set you back. The basic service provider then employs subcontractors, that carry out the certain jobs on the project. These tradespeople are responsible for every little thing from laying foundations to mounting electric wiring. They collaborate with the GC to make sure these tasks are completed on time, within spending plan and according to the homeowner’s specifications. While a general professional might not have extensive knowledge of all professions, they frequent cost of finding experienced workers who can do an excellent work for the right rate. This can assist them attain a better rate for their clients, as well as they might make a little portion of the overall task expenses as an earnings. Normally, the bigger a job is, the more intricate a general specialist’s tasks become. They also require to handle the logistics of the construction, making sure that products are delivered in a prompt way as well as stopping delays as a result of weather or various other issues that can bring about pricey rework. They have to likewise make sure that all construction is carried out in conformity with safety criteria which licenses are secured in order to begin the task. This is an essential aspect of the role, because it’s a legal responsibility for every person involved in the construction procedure. The general professional needs to get on site in any way times, making certain that the staff is doing to their standards and also satisfying the target dates set forth in the agreement. If there are hold-ups, they need to maintain everyone upgraded and adjust the timeline as necessary. To succeed in this duty, a GC must contend the very least several years of experience working in a construction industry. They should likewise pass licensing requirements in each state where they run. A basic contractor’s charge varies by firm dimension and also experience, but they can usually anticipate to make in between 20 percent and also 25 percent of the complete task cost. They can likewise bill added charges for their solutions, like task administration. You ought to choose a general specialist that fits your style and also personality. For instance, if you’re seeking a more individual touch, a smaller sized one-man or one-crew company could be more suitable. In addition, you must inquire about their previous experience with your type of home develop. You should likewise figure out how they handled the process from beginning to end, such as if their team was able to interact with you and also address any questions you had throughout the building and construction. | <urn:uuid:6264b324-ea3b-4c0e-8625-d0009e1bada1> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://bhcynln.info/a-simple-plan-30/ | 2024-02-23T10:27:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00802.warc.gz | en | 0.975666 | 624 |
Join us weekly for our virtual creative writing group on zoom. Topics are posted before each group so you can have time to prepare. We then share our stories as a group. Your story can be personal to you or just something creative and fun. We also post poem options each week. If you want to join but don’t want to use our writing prompts that okay you can write without them. We would love if you could could come share and listen with us.
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Family Free Genome Comparison (FFGC) is a self-contained workflow system that provides functionality for all steps of a family-free gene order analysis starting from annotated genome sequences.
FFGC development and stable releases are now hosted at https://gitlab.ub.uni-bielefeld.de/gi/FFGC. It is also distributed as a Conda package at Bioconda.
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Some might not think of Biblical prayer as an antidote to frenzy. But I came across a Bible verse recently that was just that, and it was like meeting a long lost friend who –suddenly standing there face to face —you realize how much you’ve missed them.
I Chronicles 4:10 is buried in one of those Old Testament passages with lots of unpronounceable names, yet like diamonds, is worth the excavation and retrieval. It’s about a fellow named Jabez whose extensive Biblical biography is exactly two verses long.
My love for this verse started at Costco, an unlikely location for a Biblical encounter, at the rapidly decreasing book stack as customers swooped copies into their carts. The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life, a thin maroon leather book, was the source of all the action.
Wanting to see what all the excitement was about, I promptly put it in my cart as well, little knowing how it would influence me over the years. Dr. Bruce Wilkinson, Jabez’s author, is a Christian minister who not only called out this verse but also revealed how thirty years of praying with it had transformed his heart and life to serve God. And nine million buyers in its first year in print (2000) agreed.
9 Jabez was honored more than his brothers; and his mother named him Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” 10 Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from hurt and harm!” And God granted what he asked.
I’m writing about this little volume now not to encourage people to buy Wilkinson’s book or even pray with the I Chronicles passage. Rather, it’s to remind us what thoughtful, quiet study of even a single verse, a Biblical prayer, can do to change a life, especially in contrast to today’s frenzied pace with little serious contemplative time. Jabez’s prayer reminded me, many years ago in the midst of a busy consulting business, to daily insist on quiet time to hear God’s direction. Its reminder of quiet surrender and prayer for safety was a loving reinforcement of the spiritual blessings with which the Scriptures are filled.
This ‘Jabez approach’ offsets a phrase Michael Harris has coined about our 24/7 digital world in his 2014 book, “The End of Absence”. Harris sites a 2013 report that Americans aged 18-64 spend an average of 3.2 hours a day on social networking sites. In a book review in the August 7, 2014 Wall Street Journal, reviewer Jessica Kasmer-Jacobs writes about what encroaches as a result: “’Restless idleness’ is a good description of our new digital default.”
Such mental idleness is the subtle foe of thoughtful, life-changing study of the Scriptures. We’ve been warned and, like Jabez, can pray for safety from this most contemporary of lairs.
What examples do you have of single verses from the Bible that have had enormous impact on your life?
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January 3, 2012 National Geographic's recent article, "The City Solution - Why cities are the best cure for our planet's growing pains," argues that urbanization is not only, Making the argument, National Geographic cites Harvard economist Edward Glaeser who cites Wall Street as the "quintessence of the vibrant city." He insists that the trading floor exemplifies the valuing of information over space and that cities in general produce more because "the absence of space between people" reduces costs on transporting goods, people, and ideas.
There is also David Satterthwaite of the
International Institute for Environment and Development, London, who
claims the problem of growing cities isn't that too many people are
being drawn into them, but rather the inability of mayors to "govern
them." Described is a centrally planned totalitarian dystopia literally started in the wake of the near total destruction the city saw during the Korean War and its reemergence under military dictator Park Chung-Hee. In this model of recommended urbanization, entire districts can be bulldozed to make way for denser housing and features serving whatever the "greater good" might decide.
The metric of success and
livability is apparently the material wealth and the superficial
trappings residents adorn their uniform living quarters with,
signifying that it's not that bad after all. What National Geographic and the experts it deferred to in writing this article fail to understand is that population distribution alone is not the determining factor of either economic prosperity or environmental impact. It is instead what current technology makes possible with such population distributions. In fact, a future of urbanization only makes sense if humanity is frozen technologically and that advances in transportation, energy production, manufacturing, and information technology cease to be made. Glaeser's comments about reducing the space between people in fact undermines his entire argument for urbanization.
Already, collaboration between people who have never
met in real life, or who rarely ever meet physically is possible in
ways even 10-20 years ago would have been quite impossible, thanks
to technological innovation. The "reduction of space" between people
needs not be physical and certainly doesn't require urbanization. Now seeing and hearing someone on the other side of the planet can be accomplished by anyone with an Internet connection and a webcam. As Internet speeds increase the ability to collaborate more seamlessly with people remotely will only be enhanced.
Similarly, advances in manufacturing
technology, as mentioned in "Globalists' Worst Nightmare" in regards
to MIT's Fab Lab project, will allow an increasing number of people
to possess the means of advanced production in their garages or even
on their own desktop, "printing" objects as easily as they now print
MIT's Fab Lab described. This is one of the many labs inspired by
the original based at MIT. During PBS' Scientific American Frontiers episode "You Can Make it on Your Own" hosted by Alan Alda, Alda would examine a bike designed and made in MIT's Massachusetts Fab Lab. The machines occupying a single room and available to be used by designers allowed Australian inventor Saul Griffith to create his own polycarbonate bike.
Since the design is digital and
manufactured by computer controlled machines, Griffith was able to
email the design to his sister in Australia where she was able to
use machines there to build it.
Human progress has always moved forward because of innovation and exploration. The myriad of political solutions paraded before us by economists and politicians are cheap substitutes compensating for their lack of imagination coupled with complete technical incompetence. Even their suggestions of putting "technocrats" in charge leaves much to be desired, especially so when the reins still lead back to their uninspired hands.
The ability to solve problems on one's
own, self-sufficiently is inexorably linked to self-determination -
not the cramming of papers into ballot boxes in pursuit of others to
handle our responsibilities and destiny for us. To find the real cure, a proper diagnosis must first be made. These growing pains are not due to "overpopulation" but rather the complete failure of global leadership to meet the challenge of protecting human freedom while managing the growth our ingenuity has lent us.
Innovation spurred by proper technical
education can immediately begin alleviating many of the problems we
face pursuing antiquated economic models, industrial centralization,
big-agri that is neither healthy nor efficient and many other
problems born from our current paradigm. Future innovations can allow us to continue to expand here on Earth and beyond. Just as exploration has expanded our habitat here on Earth, it will likewise make it possible for us to expand amongst the stars. Already we have a permanently manned space habitat orbiting over our heads - produced by incredible engineers, however tempered by bureaucracy, budget constraints, and politics they may be. It is entirely possible that if we took more control over our own destiny, instead of having it dictated to us by a self-serving political clique, we could not only marshal our resources toward more inspiring pursuits, but improve our access and use of available resources in ways we never imagined. The concept of post-scarcity already presents itself to us in more realistic terms as manufacturing goes from factories to our garages and desktops.
As the cost of advanced manufacturing
decreases and the means to manufacture is decentralized, the
barriers to achieving what was once the exclusive realm of science
fiction will likewise fall, while the decisions to proceed are
likewise decentralized. It relieves them of their responsibility to truly lead, and protects them from being replaced for their infinite incompetence. All that is necessary for us to avoid ending up in this cage, is for us to get active locally in devising solutions to the problems our "leaders" refuse to adequately and permanently address. We must not only recognize the faults within this current paradigm, we must reject it and replace it entirely. We can do so in a measured sensible way and we can start today by how we choose to spend our time, money, energy, and attention.
Whether you excel in technology,
agriculture, art, or even martial pursuits, there are local people
with whom you can connect with and begin building the world you want
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Indispensable must-reads for all Civil War buffs and historians, bringing together little-known and never before gathered first-hand accounts, articles, maps, and illustrations The first four volumes of Battles and Leaders of the Civil War, published in the late nineteenth century, became the best-selling and most frequently cited works ever published on the Civil War. Volume 5, assembled by the acclaimed military historian Peter Cozzens, carries on the tradition of its namesake, offering a dazzling new collection of fresh material written by military and civilian leaders, North and South, on a broad array of war-related topics. Featured articles include General Grant on the second battle of Bull Run, General Beauregard on the Shiloh campaign, General Sherman on the conference at City Point, Joshua Chamberlain on the Fredericksburg campaign, and many more. Also presented are dozens of maps and more than one hundred illustrations.
Sifting carefully through reports from newspapers, magazines, personal memoirs, and letters, Peter Cozzens' Volume 6 brings readers more of the best first-person accounts of marches, encampments, skirmishes, and full-blown battles, as seen by participants on both sides of the conflict. Alongside the experiences of lower-ranking officers and enlisted men are accounts from key personalities including General John Gibbon, General John C. Lee, and seven prominent generals from both sides offering views on "why the Confederacy failed." This volume includes one hundred and twenty illustrations, including sixteen previously uncollected maps of battlefields, troop movements, and fortifications.
In this remarkable testimony, Cuban novelist and anthropologist Miguel Barnet presents the narrative of 105-year-old Esteban Montejo, who lived as a slave, as fugitive in the wilderness, and as a soldier in the Cuban War of Independence. Honest, blunt, compassionate, shrewd, and engaging, his voice provides an extraordinary insight into the African culture that took root in the Caribbean.
Documentation, through photographs and interviews, of those who survived the unique Nazi ghetto/camp located at Terezín, Czech Republic. Dennis Carlyle Darling has photographed and interviewed hundreds of Holocaust survivors who spent time at the German transit camp and ghetto at Terezín, a former eighteenth-century military garrison located north of Prague. Many of the prisoners were kept there until they could be transported to Auschwitz or other camps, but unlike German captives elsewhere, they were allowed to participate in creative activities that the Nazis used for propaganda purposes to show the world how well they were treating Jews. Although it was not classified as a “death camp,” more than 33,000 prisoners died at Terezín from hunger, disease, and mistreatment.
In Borrowed Time, Darling reveals Terezín as a place of painful contradictions, through striking and intimate portraits that retrace time and place with his subjects, the last remnants of those who survived the experience. Returning to sites of painful memories with his interview subjects to photograph them, Darling respectfully depicts these survivors and tells their stories.
A classic story of a young man’s journey to adulthood, The Boy of Battle Ford covers Blackman’s years growing up in early post-settlement Illinois, where he gave in to temptations such as drinking, gambling, and the lure of prostitutes before joining the army, finding God and becoming a preacher. Blackman, who notes that he is determined to “write facts” in this book, peppers his story with the sordid details of the sinful times of his life as well as with discussions of faith and of struggling to understand his God and his beliefs.
Johnnie Wickersham was fourteen when he ran away from his Missouri home to fight for the Confederacy. Fifty years after the war, he wrote his memoir at the request of family and friends and distributed it privately in 1915. Boy Soldier of the Confederacy: The Memoir of Johnnie Wickersham offers not only a rare look into the Civil War through the eyes of a child but also a coming-of-age story.
Edited by Kathleen Gorman, the volume presents a new introduction and annotations that explain how the war was glorified over time, the harsh realities suppressed in the nation’s collective memory. Gorman describes a man who nostalgically remembers the boy he once was. She maintains that the older Wickersham who put pen to paper decades later likely glorified and embellished the experience, accepting a polished interpretation of his own past.
Wickersham recounts that during his first skirmish he was "wild with the ecstasy of it all" and notes that he was "too young to appreciate the danger." The memoir traces his participation in an October 1861 Confederate charge against Springfield, Missouri; his fight at the battle of Pea Ridge in March 1862; his stay at a plantation he calls Fairyland; and the battle of Corinth.
The volume details Wickersham’s assignment as an orderly for General Sterling Price, his capture at Vicksburg in 1863, his parole, and later his service with General John Bell Hood for the 1864 fighting around Atlanta. Wickersham also describes the Confederate surrender in New Orleans, the reconciliation of the North and the South, and his own return and reunification with his family.
While Gorman’s incisive introduction and annotations allow readers to consider how memories can be affected by the passage of time, Wickersham’s boy-turned-soldier tale offers readers an engaging narrative, detailing the perceptions of a child on the cusp of adulthood during a turbulent period in our nation’s history.
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Even though our statewide radio show is called “Montana Talks,” we cover a lot of issues important to folks in the Rocky Mountain West. We also get a lot of great listeners in Wyoming thanks to the big signal from our Billings radio station: Newstalk 95.5 and AM970 KBUL.
That being said, the news that Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) is staying in the US House and not running for the US Senate is also big national news. We shared the news from Politico live on the radio as the news broke Thursday morning:
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Are these the most bizarre Michelin-starred restaurants in the world? Customers share the VERY strange creations they’ve been served, from edible ‘mould’ to crunchy ants
- Eating at a Michelin-starred restaurant may be a dream for many diners
- However as FEMAIL reveals, the actual experiences can end up being bizarre
- One eatery serves up crunchy ants on the menu, while others serve edible mould
- Read more: Britain’s top restaurant revealed as Welsh eaterie with Michelin stars
Eating at a Michelin starred restaurant may be a dream for many foodies around the world – but the actual experience of dining at the eateries can be a little bizarre.
Created in 1900 by the brothers Andre and Edouard Michelin of tyre company Michelin for motorists, the guide has become a reference for food lovers and has been known to make or break careers.
However these restaurants go far beyond the norm – with cooking outside the box and menus which will leave many with their jaws on the floor.
Here FEMAIL takes a look at some of the weirdest Michelin eateries out there:
Serves up raw meat – and edible mould
This micro portion of raw meat sits atop edible mould, which is part of the Spanish Michelin diner’s theme
Mugaritz in San Sabastian, Spain looks fairly unassuming from the outside, but serves up artistic avant-garde dishes.
Among it’s dishes are a meal which require patrons to eat from a face shaped plate with edible flowers, while another snack appears near identical to an open book.
One of the strangest features of the menu sees diners invited to try edible stones.
Meanwhile the nature theme event extends to the meat course – which features a wisp of raw meat, with a sprinkle of sea salt, sitting atop edible ‘mould’.
Visitors said on TripAdvisor they were pleasantly surprised by the 20-25 course menu.
Some described it as a ‘sense driven, gastronomic experience rather than a simple lunch’ while others implored curious foodies to ‘ignore the haters’.
Those who aren’t fans of the arty menu have called the £300 a head feast ‘inedible’ and weren’t keen on paying a £220 deposit to boot.
This beautiful sleeping face plate looks more like a work of art than a meal, featuring edible flowers
The varied many features many tiny creations from a ‘book’ shaped course that looks like edible wafer paper and edible stone cows
Dishes served on iPads
Quince is a Michelin starred restaurant in San Francisco with it’s own farm in Bolinas, California and prides itself on it’s evolving menu and futuristic way of serving food.
Chef Micheal Tusk runs the restaurant, which is located in San Francisco’s Jackson Square is famed for it’s white truffle dishes.
The tasting menu changes daily and is prepared by the team to focus on a single ingredient either truffles, scallops, or squab, which is a juvenile pigeon.
Requiring a $200 (£167) deposit to dine there, guests cough up a significant amount to eat at the unusual restaurant.
Among the most unusual dishes is one named A Dog in Search of Gold, which sees a meal served up on a truffle hunting themed iPad, placed within a box.
The dish is crafted from chestnut crisp and a celeriac, porcini and ricotta truffle’ dusted with porcini powder.
If you want to eat there for New Year’s Eve you had better be ready to splash the cash, as it costs $595(£491) per person.
This is possibly one of the most expensive ways to serve food, even when it comes to Michelin dining – these truffles are presented on an iPad, in a box surrounded by crumbs
These creative flowers look like mini windmills on a stick – serving mousse, and a ‘moss’ looking outer layer
Slivers of food – with one dish served on a cast of the chef’s lips
Bro’s in Lecce made headlines last year when a brutal review of the restaurant went viral.
At the time, readers were delighted with its descriptions of the ‘disastrous’ meal that included slivers of edible paper, ‘rancid ricotta,’ foam served in a plaster cast of the chef’s mouth, and ‘an oyster loaf that tasted like Newark airport.’
Everywhereist travel writer Geraldine DeRuiter, 41, and seven of her friends visited Bros’, a restaurant in Lecce, Italy with a coveted Michelin star.
But not only were they left unimpressed by the 27 courses they were served — they also walked away starving.
Since then, scores of TripAdvisors reviews have left diners divided after a visit to Bros’.
Give us a kiss? This citrus foam is served without utensils at Bros, dribbling out of a white cast of chef Floriano Pellegrino’s lips
Among the unusual courses at the restaurant is a dish of marshmallow and jelly which is shaped like an insect but tastes like cuttlefish (left), while a ‘vegetable course’ is served on top of a thread and straw mat (right)
Another dish served by the restaurant is a simple, small square (left), while another course features a thin carrot on a carrot shaped plate (right)
Bros got four out of five stars on Trip Advisor with 409 reviews – people have praised the eatery for their innovation including a clay leaf plate and a ceramic tooth serving bowl
With one Michelin star, it is Leece’s only Michelin eatery, costing over £150 per person for a 20-25 course tasting menu.
Some guests appreciated the art, but warned others ‘if you want to eat food and have a meal’ Bros’ isn’t the place for you.
The restaurant, swathed in avant-garde furnishings, serves up a five hour long tasting menu experience which includes a single scoop of olive flavored ice-cream, a course called ‘frozen air’, several different types of foam, rancid cheese and a cuttlefish flavored marshmallow.
Not to be missed is a ‘meat infused’ course, which sees guests slurping up ‘droplets’ of meat served by pipette onto the plate.
Chefs Floriano Pellegrino and Isabella Potì have claimed they are ‘creating art’ and serving with ‘theatrical flourish’.
Bros have been contacted for comment.
Serves up ants as a dish
While eating at a Michelin rated restaurant may be a dream for many, here FEMAIL reveals the bizarre reality of dining at one of the prestigious eateries (pictured, ants being serviced at D.O.M in São Paulo
D.O.M in São Paulo was founded by Alex Atala, who uses traditional Brazillian cooking methods to whip up his artistic cuisine.
However despite gaining a reputation as one of the world’s best restaurants, having previously been listed as 11th on the planet, some of the dishes are a little unusual.
His two starred Michelin restaurant serves up actual ants as a course, which have been called ‘delicious’ by guests.
The tiny portion of insects are served on top of a faux moss ball.
Others called it ‘gimmicky’ and said that the crunchy critter didn’t ‘add much’ to the experience.
Aside from the insect themed element, the menu is fairly standard for a Michelin star – using edible flowers and arty plates for it’s £200 a head menu.
Food sculpted into artwork
Kingdom of the glass skull: This glass skull serving dish is a unique way to eat and the food itself has a small skull skewer in it too
Alinea in Lincoln Park, Chicago has been named the Best Restaurant in the World by Elite Traveler and the Best Restaurant in North America by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.
It is one of only 14 restaurants in the U.S. to earn the coveted Michelin three-Star rating.
Chef Grant Achatz offers three separate eating experiences for diners which include The Kitchen, The Gallery and The Salon.
The Michelin starred restaurant that has taken the ‘edible art’ theme rampant in the fine dining world, to extremes.
The waiters at Alinea drop food onto this slab in order to create edible artwork – the creativity has earned the restaurant three Michelin stars
One sugar spectacle creates an unusual dessert for diners (left). Another dish invites diners to get their own set of giant tweezers to lift up tiny portions of herb and an egg yolk in a bowl smeared with cream (right)
Waiters and waitresses physically drop food onto a board and ‘create’ art with it, designing a unique, colorful canvas for guests to enjoy.
If you don’t fancy getting served up Picasso on a plate, there’s the option of eating a tiny meat course from an ornate glass skull with flowers for eyes.
Alinea has been universally praised for its innovative approach to modernist cuisine.
TripAdvisor reviews have called it ‘incredible’ and a ‘theatre of the unexpected’, but some aren’t convinced saying ‘there is a reason you prepay’.
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I come to you a little bit desperate, hoping for a clue to move forward.
Long ago, I created 3 seed phrases, and then made a 2 of 3 multisig wallet with these 3. I did all of this using Cold Cards
For each, I engraved metal plates with the seed phrase, derivation path, fingerprint and zpub.
I tested each of the 3 and restored them to validate I had enough information to access my funds from each individual wallet.
In addition, I used the 3 plates to restore the entire multisig wallet and validated I could access my funds from the multisig wallet too.
I stored each of the three plates in a different location, as conventional wisdom dictates. This means that I can secure the other two in the event that any one is compromised.
Unfortunately the worst has happened and one of my sites was ransacked during a time period in which I could not access it due to travel restrictions. This is a hard lesson learned. Fortunately (I thought) I still have access to the other 2 seed phrases and respective details.
So I immediately retrieved the other 2 seed phrases and began to attempt to restore them.
As I previously validated, I can access each of the 2 wallets using their seed phrases. However, I cannot access the majority of my funds as during the software wallet setup stage (Sparrow wallet, but I have since tried countless others) it asks me for the zpub of all 3 seed phrases to generate the watch only multisig wallet.
As such here I am, with 2 of my 3 seed phrases, unable to access my funds.
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South Africa Regulator Takes Action Against False Crypto Advertising Claims
On January 23, South Africa’s Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) introduced new cryptocurrency-focused rules into the nation’s advertising code to protect consumers from misleading advertising.
The new guidelines aim to ensure that cryptocurrency advertisements accurately state the risks involved with all cryptocurrency investments, making it clear to consumers that they stand to lose their capital due to market volatility.
“Advertisements must expressly and clearly state that investing in crypto assets may result in the loss of capital as the value is variable and can go up as well as down,” the ARB stated. In addition, they warned that the overall message of the advertisement must not contradict the warnings about potential money losses set out above.
Ads must rigorously explain the risks and benefits associated with the cryptocurrency product or service they offer.
Misleading Advertising Based on Past Performance Prohibited
Another important aspect of the new guidelines is that crypto-related companies must not use exaggerated or misleading claims in their advertising. This includes making claims of high returns or low risks without providing any evidence to back them up.
Companies must also be transparent about their fees and charges and clearly communicate any risks or limitations associated with their products or services. According to the ARB, the advertisement of crypto-related services must clearly state that “past performance” is not indicative of the future returns that cryptocurrencies may experience. This is in line with the broader regulations applied to financial services, as any publicity for financial products must have a similar disclosure.
Similarly, they noted that those not registered as credit providers “should not encourage the purchase of crypto assets on credit.” However, they may promote information about payment methods used by crypto asset service providers.
Influencers and Ambassadors Must Share Factual Information Only
As for ambassadors and influencers, the ARB determined that such persons may only promote a product if they comply with the regulators’ requirements.
Ambassadors or influencers who do not meet the regulator’s criteria for qualified investors “may only share factual information” without giving additional advice on crypto asset trading or investment. This is a response to the controversy that arose during the bitcoin bull run when many crypto businesses released several controversial ads featuring famous worldwide celebrities to attract as many customers as possible.
For example, Crypto.com launched one of the most aggressive ad campaign in the ecosystem with the participation of actor Matt Damon, who invited his millions of followers to invest in the platform under the slogan “Fortune favors the brave.”
Following the massive crash of the crypto market and the losses of thousands of investors, South Park launched a video mocking Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, investor Larry David and tennis player Naomi Osaka, who used their image to promote this type of investment.
New South Park movie aired tonight.
They made fun of Matt Damon selling out for Crypto and
— Dyme (@CryptoParadyme) July 13, 2022
Some found it funny, but the ARB started to take things seriously.
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If you are considering getting into bodybuilding, you should know that nutrition plays a pivotal role in determining the success or failure of your otherwise positive plan. The issue of diet consistency and understanding nutritional requirements is a seemingly daunting task to many people but the consumption of macronutrients can do the trick. Read on to learn crucial information about what bodybuilders should eat in a day.
Foods To Eat
When you are interested in bodybuilding, you should know that nutrition is a key factor since a lot of energy is consumed during the process. Calories and macronutrients are the two nutritional factors that can determine the rate of fat loss and muscle growth. Therefore, you should select the right foods, and additional calories are also vital if the aim is to build muscles. However, a calorie deficit is one way to go if you aim to lose fat. You should prioritize the following foods in your diet.
Proteins are the most vital nutrients required for different bodybuilding phases that include muscle gain and fat loss. Lean meats offer significant proteins that help promote the growth of muscles and muscle maintenance. Bodybuilders should add chicken, pork loin, salmon, turkey, and lean beef to their diet to achieve their desired goals of muscle building.
Bodybuilders should include whole grains like millet, oats, granola, and brown rice in their diet since they provide the body with energy. Grains also offer the basic micro-nutrients that are vital for muscle growth and maintenance. When you include carbohydrates in your diet, you must ensure that the intake requirements do not exceed the amount of energy that you will burn during your workout.
Dairy products boast of high protein content like lean meat, so you should try to include them in your diet. A bodybuilder should consume products like cheese, yogurt, and milk to boost protein. Dairy products also help improve your overall health which is good for bodybuilding. It might be challenging to embark on workouts when you have other underlying conditions. Therefore, you must focus on consuming a diet that helps you maintain good health while you develop your muscles.
Fruit & Vegetables
Fitness trainers and bodybuilders should eat a wide range of fruits and vegetables to ensure that they get sufficient minerals and vitamins. These two components are essential for enhancing growth and recovery, and they are just as appropriate for bodybuilders. Workouts, as the name suggests, drain a lot of energy, and they also cause pain in the muscles. To stay fit, you will need to consume a lot of minerals and vitamins to promote recovery.
Nuts & Legumes
Nuts and legumes consist of healthy fats, micro-nutrients, and proteins that all contribute to muscular development and the improvement of general health. You need to monitor your intake and portion sizes and always try to avoid being obsessive about your food as this can affect your overall health.
If you are into heavy workouts, you must drink a lot of water to help you stay hydrated as you lose a lot of fluids through sweat when training. Hydration helps to improve the flow of blood and oxygen to different organs of the body to ensure normal functionality during your training session. You must drink at least 13 or more glasses of water per day to make sure that your body receives sufficient oxygen and nutrients that are distributed via blood.
A bodybuilder should include supplements in their diet since they help reduce the intake of certain foods in large quantities. Muscle development is not all about consuming large quantities of food to gain weight. A workout is primarily concerned with promoting muscle buildup. Therefore, supplements are perfect for bodybuilding since they make it easier for bodybuilders to get the necessary nutrients for building muscles. When taken together with a balanced diet, supplements can enhance training.
There are different supplements that you can consider for bodybuilding since they contain vital nutrients for muscle development. Glutamine is an essential supplement that is used as fuel in the skeletal muscles when you train, and it is found in food with high protein content.
Protein powders, multivitamins, and testosterone enhancers can go a long way in boosting the growth and development of your muscles. Caffeine supplements are equally beneficial for fat loss and muscle building, and they also help increase the intensity of your workout. Excessive fat in the body is not great for your overall health.
Foods To Avoid
You also need to know the foods that can impact muscular growth that you should avoid. Bodybuilding aims to improve aesthetics, and certain foods can interfere with muscle growth and development. They can also affect your overall health. You should try to limit the intake of the following foods if you want to achieve your training goals.
Processed foods have low nutritional value but high calories, and they can negatively affect bodybuilding progress. You should avoid foods like pizza, processed meats, white pasta, white bread, baked goods, and ice cream, among others. Deep-fried and fried foods should not constitute your daily diet if you are exercising. Although alcohol is not a food, it inhibits muscular growth, so you should try to drink in moderation or quit altogether.
Bodybuilders should plan their meals, and they should create weekly menus. With a proper plan for your diet, it becomes easy to maintain the intake of different nutrients at the desired levels. All the same, try to keep things simple and avoid complicating your life. While variety is good, avoid a situation where you include certain things that you may not access consistently.
Essentially, exercising primarily aims at developing muscles to increase energy as well as to improve aesthetics.
The success or failure of your endeavor to improve your muscle mass depends on the quality of the diet you eat every day. To achieve your goals, you can consider foods like lean meats, dairy products, grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables as well as nuts and legumes. Supplements are also effective since they are designed to enhance muscle growth and development. Following our simple guide is going to help you create lean muscle, and feel better in the process.
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Journeys begin and end at airports. These vast hubs of travel are more than just transit points; they are microcosms of global evolution, reflecting the values and aspirations of the cities they serve. Manchester Airport, one of the UK’s busiest, embodies this truth more than most.
Historically, it has been a testament to human ambition, connecting distant lands and making the world a smaller, more accessible place. Today, it is echoing another kind of ambition – a sustainable future.
Amidst the hum of engines and the flurry of departures, Manchester Airport is making waves in the realm of electric vehicle (EV) charging. It is not just about being current; it is about leading the charge, literally and figuratively.
As electric vehicles become less of an alternative and more of a norm, the infrastructure to support them becomes crucial. Meanwhile, in this transition, Manchester Airport has emerged as a beacon of progress.
However, it is not just about setting up charging stations. As a matter of fact, it is about the complete user experience. As travelers, time is often of the essence, and information, clarity, and efficiency become paramount.
Hence, this is where the narrative of the airport’s infrastructure intertwines seamlessly with the functionalities of the Bonnet app, crafting a story of sustainability backed by cutting-edge technology.
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The Green Leap At Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport, an emblem of global connectivity and renowned for its top-tier services, is now poised to redefine the traveler’s journey even before they take to the skies.
In the age of sustainability, this prominent travel hub is proactively responding to the electric vehicle wave that is sweeping across the world by storm. It is not just about jumping onto a trend. Instead, it is about understanding the needs of the future and laying down the groundwork today.
Every corner of the airport, from the short-stay parking areas to the long-term lots, now boasts state-of-the-art EV charging facilities. The rise in electric vehicles is not merely a statistical uptick; it represents a societal shift towards greener choices.
Manchester Airport, in its characteristic forward-thinking manner, has grasped the essence of this shift. It is evident in the meticulous planning behind every charging point’s location, ensuring that travelers, whether frequent fliers or those on occasional jaunts, find a charging station exactly where they need it.
Hence, as you check in your luggage and sip your pre-flight coffee, you can rest easy knowing that your vehicle is getting the top-tier charging treatment it deserves. However, the physical charging points are just one side of the coin.
In our digital age, where information is power and convenience is key, the user experience can make or break the EV charging process. Recognizing this, Manchester Airport has made it a priority to ensure that the charging experience is as seamless and informative as possible.
After all, in a world where our schedules are packed and time is of the essence, knowing the exact status of your vehicle’s charge, the availability of charging points, and the estimated wait times can transform a stressful layover into a relaxed wait.
By integrating technology with infrastructure, Manchester Airport is not only serving its travelers but setting a gold standard for airports globally. The message is clear: the future is electric, and Manchester is more than ready.
The Bonnet App: The Digital Co-Pilot For EV Charging
In the expansive world of mobile applications, few come along that genuinely revolutionize the user experience. The Bonnet app does just that, swiftly emerging as the indispensable digital sidekick for every electric vehicle driver.
While most of us have grown accustomed to navigation apps and fuel finders, this EV charger app fills a gap in the market that many did not even realise existed. It is not just about pointing drivers to the nearest charger; it is about ensuring that every aspect of the charging process, from location to payment, is seamless.
Boasting a connection to a staggering 17,500 chargers across the UK, Bonnet offers users an unmatched breadth of choices. For those touching down or gearing up for departure at Manchester Airport, this app simplifies what could otherwise be a daunting task.
Imagine disembarking from a long flight and being able to, within moments, pinpoint the closest available charging station, discern the type of connectors it offers, and access a transparent pricing breakdown. This level of clarity and convenience ensures that users can transition from the air to the road with minimal fuss.
However, the Bonnet app’s brilliance does not stop with individual users. In the corporate realm, where the logistics of fleet management can be a maze of complexities, Bonnet shines even brighter. Companies transitioning to electric fleets often grapple with the challenges of ensuring that their vehicles are always charged and ready to go.
The Bonnet app alleviates these pressures. Fleet managers can gain real-time insights into the charging status of each vehicle, plan out optimal charging schedules to reduce downtime, and even forecast monthly charging expenses.
The transparent pricing model, free from any hidden caveats, further ensures that businesses can plan their budgets without any nasty surprises down the road. In a nutshell, while Manchester Airport provides the physical infrastructure to support the green travel revolution, the Bonnet app delivers the digital tools to make the experience smooth, efficient, and, above all, user-centric.
Whether you are a solo traveler or a business managing an entire fleet, this synergistic combination ensures that the journey toward a more sustainable future is on the right track.
The Bottom Line
In the grand tapestry of global travel, airports play a central role. They are not just points on a map but symbols of connectivity, innovation, and progress. Manchester Airport, with its bold steps into the electric vehicle landscape, reaffirms this role.
Nevertheless, beyond the hardware of car charging stations, there lies the essence of the actual experience – the ease of navigation, the clarity of information, and the assurance of reliability. In integrating the Bonnet app into its EV ecosystem, Manchester Airport is doing more than offering a service; it is sending out a message.
A message of commitment to sustainability, of understanding the needs of modern travelers, and continuously evolving to serve them better. It paints a picture of a future where our skies are cleaner, our journeys greener, and our experiences seamless.
Thus, as passengers alight from their flights and plug into the electric pulse of Manchester, they are not just participating in a routine; they are becoming part of a larger, hopeful narrative. A narrative where every journey, whether taken by road or sky, contributes to a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow.
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War of the worlds is a classic story by H.G. Wells (mind you, it came out in 1898!) but how much difference that Steven Spielberg can make in his remake movie in 2005? That was the thought running through my mind when I saw the movie showing at my local theatre. Image source: Movieclips.com
After hearing about the movie and seeing that it got an “A” rating in The Star, I and my wife set aside our Sunday to see the movie.
We arrived early and unexpectedly the crowd was thin – perhaps War of the Worlds was not everyone’s cup of tea, so we had the luxury of picking our seats. With 2 hours to spare, we made to Starbuck for our cappuccinos and my wife was asking about the movie, as it was my idea to see it in the first place.
When the time came, we promptly went into the cinema and what an opening it was!
Something that does not happen when we are watching a Tamil movie, my wife and I were literally on the edge of our seats, heart thumping and were inches away from shouting, “Come on man, run faster! The thing is just behind you!” It’s true what they say – leave a classic story in the hands of a master and you will be surprised with the outcome. Spielberg is one such master.
Tom Cruise was excellent in his role. Image source: www.rogerebert.com
The momentum of the story at the start of the movie was rather slow – Tom Cruise coming back from work and forced to babysit his kids who hates him and don’t want to be there in the first place. Couple of lightnings later, their world turns upside down – war of the worlds have started.
One hour into the movie…. And guess what…the sound went off! There we were watching the silent movie for 5 minutes, keep thinking the sound will come back. Someone from the front shouted “Hoi, mana sound lah?” A couple of “lovebirds” at side were busy themselves and I guess that they probably were not aware that the movie had no sound!
We waited, looking at each other until one of the guys stood up (shame on me for not) and went out bringing back the cinema attendant. Couple of minutes later, the lights came back and the cinema attendant informed us that there is a technical problem and they are fixing it now.
Thinking that the problem will be fixed in 5 minutes, my wife and me were talking of the scenes and “predicting” on what is going to happen next. Just then I heard a loud “bouncer-like” statement “Excuse all”…we turned and saw the manager (all right I am guessing here – he was probably the newly joined staff that the management forced to face the angry movie goers).
He said that they were having a problem with the sound system and even though they tried, the system was obviously beyond their level to repair and as such, they have no choice but to stop the movie. They will of course refund the money or we can opt for another movie later for the day.
My wife remarked that she knew that it was too good to be true of watching the movie in the most comfortable environment. We were disappointed…not at the movie…at the technical errors at the cinema.
It was too late for us to see other movie, so I opted for a refund. Besides, considering that they were having technical issue, no guarantee the next movie will be problem free. At least we saw the “opening” of the War of the Worlds for free and now convinced that this is a movie to watch in theatres. As I was leaving the counter, I overhead the manager telling his staff that the sound system has “fried” (no wonder the sound was so “dahsyat” (means superb) during the opening!) | <urn:uuid:99fdaa67-f021-44a0-b85e-0934e11bd754> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://bjthoughts.com/2005/07/war-of-the-worlds-disappointed-reasons/ | 2024-02-23T09:24:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00802.warc.gz | en | 0.985709 | 830 |
COVER US by Chrysann Moore is a simple prayer for God’s protection backed by a stirring arrangement from famed producer Rodney East. Highlighting Moore’s warm vocals and heartfelt lyrics asking for “angels to surround us.”
Every listener, whether young or old can connect with the theme of the song. We all need God’s protection. The music is fresh but simple, the lyrical content is straightforward, and the melody of the song is catchy. This song will grab the heart of every listener.
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AHAM is proud to announce two new members have joined its Supplier Division:
Bonded Logic, Inc is located in Chandler, AZ and manufacture insulation used in appliances
made of recycled denim.
Company is located in Kingston, TN and they produce polymers, adhesives
and chemicals used in the manufacturing of home appliances. | <urn:uuid:26f1254a-9045-4813-a269-584223fd2ca6> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://blog.aham.org/AHAM-Welcomes-Two-New-Members-to-Its-Supplier-Division/ | 2024-02-23T10:51:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00802.warc.gz | en | 0.983238 | 69 |
Equipment leasing is a financial agreement in which a company or individual rents equipment from a leasing company instead of purchasing it outright. This arrangement has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. Equipment leasing offers several important benefits that can help businesses of all sizes save money, increase efficiency, and stay competitive. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of equipment leasing in more detail.
Improved Cash Flow:
One of the biggest advantages of equipment leasing is that it can help improve cash flow. Rather than tying up a large amount of capital in the purchase of new equipment, businesses can lease the equipment they need and make smaller monthly payments over time. This frees up cash that can be used for other important expenses, such as salaries, marketing, or research and development.
Equipment leasing offers a great deal of flexibility that can be beneficial for businesses of all sizes. Leasing agreements can be tailored to meet the specific needs of a business, including the length of the lease, the type of equipment being leased, and the payment terms. This can help businesses stay agile and respond quickly to changes in the marketplace.
Access to the Latest Equipment:
Leasing your equipment can also provide your businesses with access to the latest technology and equipment. This can be particularly important in industries where equipment becomes obsolete quickly. Leasing companies are often able to offer businesses access to the newest and most advanced equipment, which can help them stay competitive and remain at the cutting edge of their industry.
Lower Upfront Costs:
Another key benefit of equipment leasing is that it typically requires lower upfront costs than purchasing equipment outright. This can be particularly important for businesses that are just starting out and may not have a lot of capital to invest. By leasing your equipment, businesses can get the equipment they need to get started without having to make a large initial investment.
Finally, equipment leasing can offer tax benefits for businesses. Lease payments are typically tax-deductible, which can help businesses save money on their taxes. Additionally, leasing your equipment can help your business avoid depreciation expenses, which can further reduce its tax burden.
In conclusion, equipment leasing is an important tool that businesses can use to save money, increase efficiency, and stay competitive. With its flexibility, lower upfront costs, access to the latest equipment, and tax benefits, equipment leasing has become an increasingly popular option for businesses of all sizes. If you’re considering leasing equipment for your business, be sure to chat with a live representative on our websites. We can help you secure a better leasing company from our partner’s contact that can help you find the best equipment and leasing terms for your needs.
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Question 1Perform some research on other personality tools (HBDI, Insights, Birkman, 16PF). Why do you think companies can benefit from using these tools? Do we really hire people based on mirror images of ourselves? Why could this be a risk for a project manager?Question 2What are the consequences of ingroup and outgroup categorization? How does this categorization affect a person’s behavior in a group or team? Please find a business or historical example to use as an example.
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Reflected XSS in AEM ACS Commons Version 5.1.x and Earlier
AEM ACS Commons: CVE-2022-28820: Version 5.1.x
While testing an instance of the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) web application suite for one of our customers, BLS operators discovered reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the AEM’s “author” application’s page compare functionality, accessible via the endpoint /apps/acs-commons/content/page-compare.html
The endpoint is vulnerable via the a
When an authenticated user visits the following URL the embedded XSS payload will execute.
https://<AEM instance domain>/apps/acs-commons/content/page-compare.html?path=%2fcontent%2fcampaigns%2ftest%22&a=latest%22%3E%3Cimg%20src=x%20onerror=%22alert(document.domain)%22%3E&b=latest
In this case, the payload is a benign call to alert(document.domain)
, which serves to validate the vulnerability and prove access to the page's document object model (DOM).
The vulnerable component was identified to be in the Adobe-managed open-source library ACS AEM Commons, in version 5.1.x and earlier. The project is a dependency used by some administrative functionality used with Adobe Experience Manager platform.
It appears the issue may have been independently discovered previously and assigned CVE-2021-21043, and an incomplete/ineffective fix was potentially applied. | <urn:uuid:e8b9a39e-5703-4c0c-8038-928dcb96d770> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://blog.blacklanternsecurity.com/p/reflected-xss-in-acs-commons-version?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share | 2024-02-23T11:09:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00802.warc.gz | en | 0.839139 | 340 |
A guest post from a member of the Bookshare Collection Development team and a Bookshare Member, Liz Halperin.
Ever wonder how braille handles non-English accent marks? Things like umlauts or tildes or other accent marks from Spanish, French, German, Danish, Polish, and so on? Remember, in braille, everything happens with just 6 dots (or 8 dots for digital or computer braille) in a group. (See other resources about basic braille structure of dots and cells, uncontracted and contracted braille, etc.) So how can braille indicate there is an accent mark over the e in the French word café or the Spanish word señora? And with French, some accents can go either direction. Or in Danish, the letter o with a diagonal line through it? (Whatever that’s called.) How is that indicated in braille? Big simple answer: it’s not. That’s not discrimination, it’s just the nature of the beast.
In braille, there is a marker, the Dot 4 (top right dot in a 6 or 8 dot computer cell– that means the next letter is accented. That’s all braille can tell you. It doesn’t indicate what the accent is (and you’d have to know the names of them all–cedilla, umlaut, grave vs. acute, circumflex, the letter “o” with the diagonal line) nor what language it’s from. Braille just can’t provide all that within its structure. When you read print, you may recognize a non-English language by the types of accent markings it uses, or you may not. But unless there’s a context clue or statement, print-readers often don’t know what the language is. Neither do braille readers. But we also don’t get the accent itself for help guessing.
Each of the languages that uses braille adds or subtracts letters to fit their alphabet. Braille came from the French who don’t have the letter “w.” English had to add a dot combination not already in use to become “w.” Using Spanish as an example, Spanish has its own letters and punctuation that are different than English. It has dot combos to indicate the upside down exclamation point and question mark, the accented letters, and so on. Spanish braille also has its own contractions. Each language does. If English braille had a word that suddenly had accents from another language, and used those dot combinations, we wouldn’t understand them unless we knew that language’s braille codes. Faced with those accented letters, we’d likely think there were errors in the braille output.
So, no, braille is not equal to print regarding non-English accents, but these are the reasons and that’s the way it goes. We can’t fault the people creating the braille. It’s an inherent facet of the structure, the way you just can’t roll a cube as you can a sphere. It’s not in the structure. So be it and so now you know. | <urn:uuid:a45c34bd-8adf-4377-ae8f-1c2f714c6cab> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://blog.bookshare.org/2012/07/non-english-accents-in-braille/ | 2024-02-23T10:45:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00802.warc.gz | en | 0.925216 | 679 |
Explore the innovation battle between Huawei and Apple
Mobile phones have become an integral part of our lives, connecting us to the world in ways we never thought possible. In this era of groundbreaking technology, two giants stand out, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation and design – Huawei and Apple. With the recent Huawei Mate 60 Pro and the upcoming release of Apple iPhone 15, the smartphone industry is set to witness new levels of excellence and user experience.
Reinventing Excellence Huawei Mate 60 Pro, the latest flagship device from the renowned Chinese smartphone manufacturer, is a testament to their commitment to excellence. Packed with cutting-edge features, this phone boasts a powerful Kirin 9000 processor, delivering lightning-fast performance for seamless multitasking and gaming. The device also supports 5G connectivity, ensuring blazing-fast internet speeds for streaming, downloading, and interacting with various applications.
Innovative Camera Capabilities One of the standout features of the Huawei Mate 60 Pro is its camera capabilities. Equipped with a quad-camera setup, including a 108MP primary lens and a periscope telephoto lens, this device offers unmatched photography and videography experiences. The AI-powered camera system enhances image quality, adjusting settings in real-time to capture stunning shots in any lighting condition.
Enhanced User Experience The Huawei Mate 60 Pro is designed to deliver an exceptional user experience. Its stunning 6.8-inch OLED display with a high refresh rate ensures vibrant colors and smooth visuals. The device also introduces an under-display selfie camera, minimizing distractions and maximizing screen real estate. Additionally, Huawei's HarmonyOS 2.0, an intuitive operating system, brings seamless integration between devices, making multitasking effortless and fluid.
The Future Unfolds While details about Apple's iPhone 15 are still scarce, rumors and leaks suggest that it will be a groundbreaking device, redefining the smartphone experience. Apple has always been at the forefront of innovation, and this upcoming release promises to raise the bar even higher.
A14 Bionic Chipset and Enhanced Performance The iPhone 15 is expected to feature Apple's next-generation A15 Bionic chipset, delivering unmatched performance and efficiency. This advanced processor will enable lightning-fast app launches, smooth multitasking, and improved gaming experiences. With its powerful neural engine, the iPhone 15 will also enhance machine learning capabilities, further optimizing user interactions.
Cutting-Edge Display and Camera Technology Apple is known for its exceptional display technology, and the iPhone 15 is no exception. Rumors suggest that it will feature an OLED panel with ProMotion technology, offering a smoother scrolling experience and improved color accuracy. Additionally, the device is expected to incorporate an upgraded camera system, enhancing image quality and introducing new photography and videography capabilities.
Privacy and Security Apple has built a reputation for prioritizing user privacy and security, and the iPhone 15 will continue this legacy. The upcoming device is speculated to introduce advanced security features, such as Face ID improvements and enhanced encryption protocols. With these measures in place, users can be assured that their personal data remains secure and protected.
Apple is known for its seamless ecosystem, allowing users to seamlessly transition between devices while enjoying a consistent and intuitive user experience. The upcoming products are expected to further enhance this interconnectedness, making it easier for users to access their data, apps, and services across their Apple devices.
Both Huawei and Apple have cultivated loyal customer bases by consistently delivering innovative devices that cater to a wide range of user preferences. Amidst the intense competition in the smartphone market, these two tech giants continue to evolve and refine their products to stay ahead of the curve while meeting the ever-growing demands of consumers worldwide.
As technology enthusiasts eagerly await the release of the Huawei Mate 60 Pro and Apple's upcoming products, the anticipation for groundbreaking mobile innovations only continues to grow. Through their commitment to exceptional design, performance, and user experience, Huawei and Apple have cemented their positions as leaders in the smartphone industry. Stay tuned for? | <urn:uuid:93f20aa0-ad29-44ad-93e8-c097ba59dca0> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://blog.chinavasion.com/59115/explore-the-innovation-battle-between-huawei-and-apple/ | 2024-02-23T10:49:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00802.warc.gz | en | 0.924886 | 798 |
20 Biggest Colleges in the U.S.
- Pros and Cons of Attending a Big College
- 20 Biggest Colleges in the U.S.
- What Are Your Chances of Acceptance at the Biggest Colleges?
One of the biggest selling points for many colleges is the ability to offer students of diverse backgrounds a sense of community. Some schools are large enough to be considered towns in their own right!
With student bodies exceeding 15,000 students or more annually, the biggest colleges in the U.S. provide undergrads with a unique experience both academically and socially. Is a big school right for you? Keep reading to learn about the benefits and drawbacks of earning your degree at one of the country’s biggest universities.
Pros and Cons of Attending a Big College
The Benefits of Big Colleges
The biggest colleges in the U.S. can attract tens of thousands of students each year, and there’s a good reason for their popularity. Thanks to their size and wealth of resources, large colleges tend to offer a wide selection of majors as well as opportunities for state-of-the-art research with top faculty across disciplines. If you don’t know what you want to study, attending a larger school can be a great way to keep your options open later on.
Even if you are confident about your future goals, large schools tend to provide more opportunities for honing your skills and developing your talents than smaller schools. These institutions have more alumni and leveraging this expansive network can open up more internship and job opportunities down the line.
Additionally, big schools usually offer more options for studying abroad. If you’re majoring in Italian, spending a summer perfecting your language skills in Rome can be a big plus.
Large schools are ideal for students who enjoy meeting new people and experiencing new things. From niche clubs and student organizations to intramural sports and volunteer opportunities, the extracurricular options at the biggest universities in the U.S. are virtually endless. And, of course, you’ll have plenty of chances to make new friends along the way.
The Drawbacks of Big Colleges
Attending a big school can, of course, have its drawbacks. Students who are introverted or hesitant to speak out in class may find themselves getting lost in a larger school. If you enjoy having one-on-one attention from your instructors, the 500-person lectures common at larger schools may leave you feeling less than satisfied.
That said, larger colleges and universities typically offer opportunities to enroll in honors programs and smaller special interest programs that help students connect with smaller cohorts of peers. These programs sometimes even include specialized coursework and residential options.
20 Biggest Colleges in the U.S.
Boasting a wide array of academic concentrations, extracurriculars, and potential friends, big colleges come with a surplus of opportunities. If studying at one of the biggest colleges in the U.S. sounds right for you, consider the schools on this list.
Location: Tempe, AZ
Undergraduate Enrollment: 64,700
CollegeVine Ranking: #297
Acceptance Rate: 88%
With four campuses throughout the state, ASU is one of the biggest universities in the U.S. Students can select from more than 300 major programs and over 500 organizations and clubs, such as The Underground Foundation, which hosts regular music, art, and literature events.
The school also earns high marks for its research efforts; U.S. News and World Report recently ranked ASU number one in innovation for the eighth consecutive year.
Location: Orlando, FL
Undergraduate Enrollment: 59,900
CollegeVine Ranking: #168
Acceptance Rate: 36%
One of the largest colleges in the U.S., the University of Central Florida is based in Orlando but includes regional campuses across the Sunshine State. UCF offers a plethora of majors and hundreds of concentrations, including uncommon programs like Marine and Aquatic Biology and Golf Management.
Additionally, many students participate in the school’s Greek system, which boasts more than 40 fraternities and sororities.
Location: College Station, TX
Undergraduate Enrollment: 56,700
CollegeVine Ranking: #137
Acceptance Rate: 64%
Texas A&M boasts more than 130 undergraduate degree programs and places a strong focus on research, making it a popular choice among students with a passion for math and science. It should also come as no surprise that a college nicknamed the “Aggies” excels at agriculture.
Texas A&M offers more than just academics—the Huffington Post named Texas A&M as the happiest college campus in the U.S.
Location: Columbus, OH
Undergraduate Enrollment: 47,100
CollegeVine Ranking: #116
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Along with more than 150 majors, OSU offers a Personalized Study Program which allows students to build their own curriculum. In their free time, undergraduates participate in more than 1,000 campus clubs and organizations.
The student body is especially passionate about athletics, with options ranging from football to synchronized swimming to Quidditch.
Location: Austin, TX
Undergraduate Enrollment: 40,900
CollegeVine Ranking: #71
Acceptance Rate: 29%
The University of Texas at Austin is made up of 18 schools and colleges, including the McCombs School of Business, the Cockrell School of Engineering, and the School of Nursing. UT Austin provides a vast array of majors and classwork for undecided and decided students alike.
Additionally, undergraduates have the opportunity to enjoy everything the surrounding city of Austin has to offer, including a vibrant nightlife, robust music scene, and plenty of great food.
Location: University Park, PA
Undergraduate Enrollment: 40,300
CollegeVine Ranking: #134
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Penn State is one of the biggest colleges in the U.S., but it’s also one of the most recognizable institutions in higher education thanks to its stellar programs in fields like business, engineering, and computer science. Penn State has a legendary football team, vibrant Greek Life, and a reputation for excellent student life.
Penn State also boasts the nation’s largest alumni network, providing graduates with plenty of resources when it comes to finding mentors and pursuing job opportunities.
Location: East Lansing, MI
Undergraduate Enrollment: 38,500
CollegeVine Ranking: #188
Acceptance Rate: 83%
With more than 200 undergraduate and graduate programs of study, Michigan State University has it all. The school offers typical courses like biology, business, and English, but is also renowned for its journalism and biomedical sciences majors.
Michigan State University is also a great choice for students hoping to study abroad during their college career—the school currently offers over 275 study-abroad programs in cities around the world.
Location: West Lafayette, IN
Undergraduate Enrollment: 37,800
CollegeVine Ranking: #119
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Purdue has had the largest or second-largest undergraduate engineering enrollment in the country for more than 25 years. Sometimes called the “cradle of astronauts,” Purdue alumni have flown on 37% of all human space flights and include Neil Armstrong, the first person to visit the moon, and Gene Cernan, the last person to visit the moon.
While engineering is often in the spotlight, Purdue offers a wide variety of academic pursuits with more than 200 majors and 6,700 courses through its 10 schools.
Location: Tucson, AZ
Undergraduate Enrollment: 37,400
CollegeVine Ranking: #392
Acceptance Rate: 87%
The University of Arizona has most colleges in the country beat in the number of sunny days—its home city of Tucson receives 350 days of sunshine annually. Tucson also provides a multitude of great food and is recognized as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
On campus, the college offers over 150 majors, boasts a low 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and has more than 400 student organizations and clubs. The University of Arizona is also one of the best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the nation.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Undergraduate Enrollment: 36,200
CollegeVine Ranking: #117
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Minnesota is just one of five universities in the nation with an engineering school, medical school, law school, veterinary medicine school, and agricultural school all on one campus. The university is home to more than 50,000 total students and 20,000 faculty and staff. Minnesota offers 150 undergraduate majors, with computer science, biology, and economics among its most popular programs.
The university has also been a birthplace of innovation; its faculty are responsible for inventing things like the pacemaker and retractable seat belts.
Location: New Brunswick, NJ
Undergraduate Enrollment: 36,100
CollegeVine Ranking: #140
Acceptance Rate: 68%
With a long and distinguished history (it’s the eighth-oldest college in the U.S.) and a location in a suburb of the nation’s largest city (New York City), Rutgers draws students from across the world.
The school is home to over 67,000 undergrad and graduate students from all 50 states, more than 120 countries, and six continents. Rutgers teaches more than 25,000 classes annually.
Location: Gainesville, FL
Undergraduate Enrollment: 34,800
CollegeVine Ranking: #67
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Despite its large student population, the University of Florida delivers small classes—its student-to-teacher ratio is just 17:1, and more than half of its undergraduate courses have fewer than 20 students in them. University of Florida is also great at keeping costs low. In 2021, in-state tuition and fees were just $6,380, substantially lower than the national average at other highly ranked public universities.
Sports are a large part of the appeal of attending the University of Florida. Florida Athletics holds 45 national titles in 11 different sports.
Location: Champaign, IL
Undergraduate Enrollment: 34,700
CollegeVine Ranking: #133
Acceptance Rate: 60%
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has more students of color on campus than any other top-ranked Midwest university. These students will find seemingly unlimited opportunities on campus—the school offers more than 7,000 different classes, 150 majors, and 300 study-abroad programs in 70 countries.
Additionally, UIUC also has a big-time reputation for fun. The college routinely ranks as one of the best party schools in the nation and has a well-deserved reputation for its vibrant Greek Life—it’s home to 49 fraternities and 38 sororities.
Location: Northridge, CA
Undergraduate Enrollment: 34,400
CollegeVine Ranking: #366
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Cal State Northridge offers 68 undergraduate degrees through its nine colleges, ranging from American Indian Studies to Theatre. CSUN is located in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, the nation’s second-largest city, which offers a variety of educational, professional, and cultural opportunities.
CSUN is the largest Hispanic-Serving Institution in the California State University system. More than half of CSUN’s student body is made up of Latino students and it ranks second in the nation for awarding bachelor’s degrees to Latino students.
Location: Bloomington, IN
Undergraduate Enrollment: 34,200
CollegeVine Ranking: #199
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Entertainment is one appealing aspect of attending Indiana—the school stages more than 1,000 performances annually at venues such as its acclaimed Musical Arts Center, which is often compared to the New York Metropolitan Opera.
Additionally, Indiana hosts the Little 500—the largest collegiate bike race in the United States. The event is modeled after the Indianapolis 500 and riders compete in four-person teams around a quarter-mile track.
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Undergraduate Enrollment: 33,500
CollegeVine Ranking: #114
Acceptance Rate: 37%
With a sterling reputation for everything from research to athletics to student life, FSU attracts students from across the Sunshine State, the country, and the globe—FSU’s 45,000+ total students come from every Florida county and 130 countries.
Interest in attending FSU continues to grow; it annually receives more than 60,000 applications for admission to its undergraduate programs. In 2019, the Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship became the nation’s first stand-alone college of entrepreneurship and FSU’s 17th college.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate Enrollment: 32,100
CollegeVine Ranking: #55
Acceptance Rate: 11%
UCLA isn’t just one of the country’s biggest colleges, it’s also one of the best public universities in the U.S. Consequently, UCLA can count itself among the nation’s most prestigious and selective schools. UCLA offers students access to both world-class academics and athletics—it has won the second-most NCAA national championships and produced the second-most Olympians of any college in the country.
Outside of academics and athletics, students are attracted to UCLA’s idyllic climate, LA location, incredible campus, and delicious food.
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
Undergraduate Enrollment: 31,600
CollegeVine Ranking: #179
Acceptance Rate: 79%
In 2022, the University of Alabama welcomed its largest freshman class ever (8,037 students) while also hitting its all-time high in the enrollment of Black and Hispanic students. It is also a quality school. Alabama has been a top producer of Fulbright Scholars for six of the past eight years and has produced 62 Goldwater Scholars and 16 Rhodes Scholars.
In addition to academics, the University of Alabama is known for its athletics, particularly football. The school has won 18 national football championships, more than any other college.
Location: Ames, IA
Undergraduate Enrollment: 25,800
CollegeVine Ranking: #308
Acceptance Rate: 91%
Iowa State University offers over 100 majors, ranging from aerospace engineering to women and gender studies, through its six colleges. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities, a select group consisting of 62 leading research universities in North America, and is the birthplace of the first electronic digital computer.
In addition to a large undergraduate population, Iowa State University is also home to a research lab for the U.S. Department of Energy and NASA’s Iowa Space Grant Consortium.
Location: Madison, WI
Undergraduate Enrollment: 34,500
CollegeVine Ranking: #97
Acceptance Rate: 60%
With a total number of students near 50,000, the University of Wisconsin can seem like a city unto itself, but that doesn’t stop Wisconsin undergraduates from interacting with the world around them. Study-abroad participation at Wisconsin is among the highest in the nation—2,547 students took part in 2018-19. Wisconsin also ranks as a top producer of Peace Corps volunteers.
On campus, students from all 50 states are represented along with 116 countries. When they graduate, they will join the university’s near-500,000 alumni.
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Editor's note: This story first appeared in the winter 2020 issue of the Hearts Together, a special joint campus magazine publication of Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor.
Concordians used the gift of time to start side hustles, tune talents, and propel personal growth amidst COVID-19.
The university as a whole has seen a creative surge among its students in recent months. An Etsy shop featuring customized t-shirts, the mass production of face masks for those in need, and a reframed hobby photography business are just a few on the list of dedicated efforts taken up since the coronavirus struck.
Paxton Green (’22) and Rachel Johnstone (’21), students on Concordia’s Ann Arbor campus, had been formulating a creative venture just before the pandemic hit. The extra time in quarantine presented the opportunity to begin their handmade earrings business PJ & Ray Clay. Now the bold, colorful clay earrings can be spotted on students throughout campus. “We originally planned to launch after spring break, but then everything changed,” said Johnstone, who made the first clay earrings practice batch in the John Mark Hall common area.
The ladies ended up altering their plans. Each made hundreds of pairs of earrings while sheltering in place in their hometowns. Once they felt safe to ship from the post office, they executed a successful midsummer launch, selling out half of their quarantine inventory within the first month.
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Although not directly related to the women’s chosen career paths, PJ & Ray Clay has already shown returns in numerous ways. Green, who is studying child life, says that doing something with her hands proved therapeutic and meditative. The extra income to pad her savings was a bonus. Johnstone, a nursing major, notes that the two are nurturing business skills that will last them a lifetime as they market their earrings, track spending, and invest revenue back into supplies. Their newly acquired artistic hobby also comes in handy for creating gifts for loved ones and expressing their own personal styles.
Cultivating creativity is one way to grow personally. Concordia students also took time to invest in their talents, practice spiritual disciplines, or introduce fitness habits into their regular routines. Sophia Collins (’22) and Jenna Chaussee (’23) are teammates on the Concordia University Wisconsin volleyball team. Despite the team being unable to meet in person, the two took advantage of the circumstances, challenging themselves (and their teammates) to get stronger and stay physically active during the break.
Collins and Chaussee committed to acing their fitness routines. The Falcons volleyball teammates led the roster’s outside hitters in group workouts via Zoom.
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“What I had previously taken for granted I now cherish,” says Collins. “Quarantine helped me rediscover my passion for volleyball and my love for my team at CUW. Though quarantine was not a high point of 2020, I was still blessed to be able to have a lot of positive outcomes because of it.”
Both women capitalized on their time at home to work toward career goals, too.
Collins, a nursing major, started a job as a CNA in a hometown hospital serving on both the medical surgical pediatric floor and in the ambulatory unit. She also joined a nutrition challenge at her CrossFit gym to stay nutritionally fueled for both her job and workouts.
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Chaussee, a rehabilitative sciences major who will go on to pursue her doctorate in physical therapy, spent time engaged in behavioral therapy with children from three different families in her hometown. Chaussee said her discipline during quarantine put her in the best shape of her life—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
“The pandemic has led to a complete shift in my mindset and what I find important in life,” says Chaussee. “We cannot change things that are out of our control, but we can make the most out of any situation if we focus on the positives. It can be easy to get overwhelmed by the negativity, but I truly feel that this time brought me closer to my family, friends, teammates, and to God.”
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— Rachel Thoms served on Concordia University's Strategic Communications team from 2015-2022. Any inquiries about this story can be sent to [email protected].
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Earlier this month I attended a 2-day Customer Success conference – “Pulse Europe”. I had participated in the inaugural European conference in 2015 and found it to be very informative on the evolving industry and how I could further enhance the Datalex approach to Customer success.
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Digitalization is forcing a paradigm shift in business models. But can airlines move quickly enough? Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO, has already made clear his focus on improving the industry’s speed of innovation.
Never have airlines been so preoccupied – and measured – on the basis of their operational efficiencies. Financial savings or the prospect of operational and regulatory penalties have meant that they have become infinitely smarter as they constantly strive for a seamless, efficient operation. The obsession with saving fractions of gallons of fuel or seconds spent on the ground and in the air is...
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Jodi B. Zimmerman, Esq.
Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP
What You Should Know About Creating A Last Will & Testament
First: Why You Need A Will and What happens If You Die Without A Will?
⇒ It’s important to have a Will so that your family/friends/business associates don’t spend the next decade fighting, in court and possibly in person…with fists.
- This can get even uglier if you have young kids, or lots of money and property, or both.
⇒ If you die without a Will, in most instances, your property will be distributed among your closest surviving relatives, including assets and custody over minor children. (“succession laws.”)
⇒ Your estate will still have to go through the probate process (but called Administration), and “intestacy laws” kick in to determine who gets what.
⇒ A few examples of New York intestacy laws:
- If you are survived by
o your spouse only = everything you own will go to your spouse.
o your spouse and one or more children = your spouse will receive $50,000 and ½ the rest of your estate, your remaining estate will be given to your children by representation. No consideration is given to special circumstances (i.e. infirm child).
Second: Decisions You Have To Make
- Who Gets Your Possessions?
⇒ You can leave your “stuff” to anyone you want.
⇒ A beneficiary can be a family member or members, friends, pets (via a human guardian), strangers, organizations, or institutions.
⇒ By identifying who gets what, you’ll relieve some of the stress your family will have to face when settling your estate. If not, your heirs will have to make these decisions.
- Who Gets Nothing?
⇒ The people who serve as witnesses to the signing of the Will.
⇒ Legally, anyone who witnesses the signing of a Will can’t be named as a beneficiary.
- Who Handles Everything When You’re Gone?
⇒ The person responsible for making sure everything you want gets done is an “Executor” .
⇒ The person you name as your executor is responsible for paying any debts or taxes on behalf of your estate and making sure the people who are supposed to inherit your assets actually do.
- Who’s Taking Care of Your Kids and Dependents if You Die?
⇒ Choosing a guardian is usually the toughest decision to make when creating a Will.
⇒ If you’re divorced, it’s probably your ex-spouse.
⇒ If you don’t have a spouse or your ex-spouse isn’t an option, then you’ve got to ponder.
⇒ Odds are you already know who you want to serve as guardian but you have to make it legal.
- Who Handles the Money and Assets You Leave For Your Kids?
⇒ The guardian of the estate is tasked with managing your child’s financial well-being.
⇒ There may be a significant amount of money involved, especially if you have life insurance, and it’s the guardian’s duty to always keep your child’s best interest in mind when making financial decisions.
⇒ A court will name a guardian if you don’t.
Third: Remember, Your Will, Your Say
- What Property Can You Include in a Will?
⇒ Actual property, such as real estate, land, and buildings can be passed through your Will.
⇒ Cash, including money in checking accounts, savings accounts, and money market accounts, etc.
⇒ “Intangible personal property” such as stocks, bonds, and other forms of business ownership, as well as intellectual property, royalties, patents, and copyrights, etc…
⇒ “Unproductive property” such as cars, artwork, jewelry, and furniture, etc…
- What Happens to All the Leftovers?
⇒ The residuary estate is all the extra stuff you don’t think is worth listing out separately.
- Example: Stereo, power tools, photo albums, etc…
- For these miscellaneous items you designate a “residuary beneficiary” who takes charge over all the remaining assets you don’t leave to named specific beneficiaries.
- What Property Can’t You Include in a Will?
⇒ If you don’t own something outright you can’t give it to someone when you die.
- Example: Any property you own equally with someone else (“joint tenancy”), any trusts, retirement plans, stocks, bonds or insurance policies that clearly state a beneficiary.
Fourth: Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
- You Created Your Will, Are You Done?
⇒ It’s a good idea to periodically review executor, beneficiaries, etc. to make sure the person/people named are still the ones you want to handle things or get money or property.
⇒ Things change over the course of your life–marriage, kids, divorce, etc…–so try to keep everything current.
- You Created Your Will, Where Should You Keep It?
⇒ In your home in a personal safe, a locked filing cabinet, or any place you feel comfortable.
⇒ Don’t Store Your Will in a Safe Deposit Box
o Even if your survivors are authorized to access the safe deposit box–the bank will likely require a Letters Testamentary or court order to access the box, and that could take a long time.
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New franchise opportunities are coming to the market regularly and the franchise industry is getting stronger and stronger. Franchise exhibitions are attracting many new exhibitors. Potential franchisees are coming in their droves to look at the many new & old opportunities that are eager to take their cash.
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking. People from all walks of life and different educational backgrounds are now thinking about going into business. More women are now looking to buy a franchise than ever before. Older people are joining the queue looking for part-time & full-time business opportunities for later life.
The banks and lending institutions are competing strongly to lend money competitively to new franchisees. It has never been a better time to buy a franchise. In some cases, the franchisors are even stepping in to provide guarantees to lenders to enable the franchisee to buy their franchise and set up the business.
Buying a franchise is much safer compared to starting a business on your own. Survey after survey carried out by official franchise organizations and lenders prove that people buying a franchise business are much more likely to still be trading profitably than people who choose to go into business on their own steam.
For those who are considering buying a franchise business, it is imperative that the right questions be asked to the franchisor.
How long has the franchisor been trading?
Are you a member of any approved organization?
What skills are required to operate the business?
How long will it take to recuperate capital invested?
How much turnover will I need to do to breakeven?
Who are your main competitors?
Is the market for your products growing, at a standstill or declining?
Will there be any unexpected fees?
Is there any ongoing training & support?
Which territories are available?
Do I have an exclusive territory?
What assurance do I have that my territory will be protected?
Are there any ongoing fees?
How long is the training?
How many franchisees do they have?
Can I contact all or some of your franchisees?
How many are trading successfully?
How many franchisees have failed in the past?
Why did they fail?
How are disputes handled?
How is marketing done?
What will be my contribution?
What is the procedure in selling the business?
What are the fees involved in selling the franchise?
Bear in mind that a good franchise opportunity will only work if you are prepared for the hard work involved in running a business. It is absolutely vital to find a business that will stimulate you for years to come. Far too many people choose an opportunity primarily based on profitability, rather than choosing the right business for them.
The franchise agreement is the cornerstone of your business and, as such, demands close scrutiny. Legal advice should always be sought to ensure that it is evenly balanced. Some franchise agreements that I have seen are far too one-sided and give more protection to the franchisor than the franchisee.
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Knowledge is power, and when you’re an entrepreneur and running a small business, it’s a challenge to get sufficient people-power to catch all the relevant information and news out there. We talked with Michelle Frome, president of C2I Intel, which solves that problem by delivering that knowledge directly, providing competitor and industry intelligence to help companies gain a leg up.
Michelle’s path to providing the business scoop was indirect. Brought on by a company to help build an electronic medical record product, she found that she needed a way to keep track of confusing and evolving regulations, as well as keep up with competitors. She worked with programmers in Vietnam to create the technology that would automate much of that work. With the medical records project up in the air, Michelle and her team decided to focus on developing the software for business intelligence instead, bringing in review teams to help target, tailor, and finetune the research.
Recently, C2I Intel was accepted into Tampa’s version of Shark Tank, the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce’s Startup Scholars Program, which aims to ignite innovation and foster entrepreneurship in the area. Michelle saw how helpful her product and expertise would be to many of her fellow applicants, explaining, “We’ve actually been working with the other companies that were there. There’s a woman who designed this thing that turns any water bottle into a baby bottle. She spent money on a mold, and it fit every single bottle except one. She had to spend more on a new mold where she could’ve had us keep track of the changing trends of water bottles. We could’ve let her know.”
Michelle needed a way to deal with her own knowledge gap, between herself, the domestic team dispersed throughout the U.S., and the overseas team. Michelle found it especially challenging to be kept abreast of the Vietnam team’s accomplishments, given the twelve-hour time difference and language gap. “I’m not a software person, so I was constantly having to bug them all the time to find out what’s going on. With iDoneThis, it’s so much easier because I’m able to find out exactly where they are with projects, any issues that they’ve had with it, any software glitches, and what they’ve done to fix it.”
That easy communication also works when dealing with current and future investors. “It’s been nice because we’ve actually been able to chronicle our daily activities,” Michelle comments. “We can forward the daily summaries over to our investors so they know where we are with projects, and we can show people how far we’ve come.”
Getting everyone on board with using a new tool is always a challenge, and the C2I Intel teams also felt some bumps in implementation. The ability to tailor the email delivery times became key for such a widely distributed team. Michelle also emphasizes the importance of setting clear expectations not just for her team but herself. The team can see from her own entries that she’s meeting and bringing on new clients, and everyone can hit the ground running.
From beta testing with a handful of clients over the summer, C2I Intel is aiming to grow to one hundred within the next few months. Such fast expansion can bring into high focus how time is being spent. Using iDoneThis has translated to more efficient meetings and handling of information. As Michelle recalls, “there was so much time wasted going over the status of our project that we weren’t making any progress. This way, we don’t have to spend time recapping.”
There’s also a single, comprehensive source of reference. “Bringing on a lot of new clients can get really overwhelming, but now we have one platform that collects all the information. We’re not having to go hunt for it. It’s right there every morning!”
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Sir Cameron Mackintosh is producing a new musical called Betty Blue Eyes which is based on Alan Bennett's comedy film A Private Function. It is supposedly in honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee which will occur the following year.
The film starred Maggie Smith and Michael Palin and is set in post-war England telling the story of a small town organising a street party to celebrate the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Philip. But rationing is still in effect and the townsfolk must hide a pig which will provide the centrepiece for their wedding feast. There were three pigs used in the filiming - all called Betty - hence the name of the musical.
Betty Blue Eyes has been put together by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, who Mackintosh has worked with in the past. The musical will start rehearsals in early 2011, open at the West Yorkshire Playhouse for a four-week run and then transfer into one of Mackintosh’s West End theatres by Easter 2011. | <urn:uuid:a3bd2916-db4d-49ae-97de-5cbf4886d117> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://blog.musicaltheatrenews.com/2009/12/new-cameron-mackintosh-musical.html | 2024-02-23T11:26:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00802.warc.gz | en | 0.960895 | 203 |
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7 B2B Content Marketing Trends You Need to Know in 2024
Content marketing is a powerful way to attract and engage your target audience, build trust and credibility, and generate leads and sales. But content marketing is not static. It evolves with the changing needs and preferences of your customers, the latest technologies and tools, and the competitive landscape. To stay ahead of the curve, you need to keep up with the latest b2b content marketing trends and best practices. Here are seven of them that you should know in 2024.
Content marketing is evolving with the changing needs and preferences of your customers, the latest technologies and tools, and the competitive landscape.
You need to keep up with the latest b2b content marketing trends and best practices to stay ahead of the curve.
Some of the most important b2b content marketing trends in 2024 are interactive content, video content, podcast content, user-generated content, long-form content, personalized content, and AI-generated content.
1. Interactive Content
Interactive content is content that requires the user’s active participation, such as quizzes, polls, surveys, calculators, games, etc. Interactive content can boost engagement, retention, and conversion rates by providing personalized and relevant experiences, feedback, and recommendations. According to a report by DemandGen, 91% of b2b buyers prefer interactive content over static content. Interactive content can also help you collect valuable data and insights about your audience, which can inform your content strategy and improve your lead generation and nurturing.
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2. Video Content
Video content is not a new trend, but it continues to grow in popularity and importance. Video content can capture attention, convey emotions, demonstrate value, and increase trust. According to a report by Wyzowl, 86% of b2b marketers use video as a marketing tool, and 93% of them say it’s an important part of their strategy. Video content can be used for various purposes, such as educating, entertaining, inspiring, or persuading your audience. Some of the most effective types of video content for b2b are explainer videos, testimonial videos, product demo videos, webinar videos, etc.
3. Podcast Content
Podcast content is another form of audiovisual content that is gaining traction in the b2b space. Podcasts are convenient, accessible, and engaging. They allow you to showcase your expertise, personality, and brand voice. They also enable you to reach a wider and more loyal audience who consume your content on the go or while multitasking. According to a report by Edison Research and Triton Digital, 41% of b2b decision-makers listen to podcasts weekly, and 14% listen daily. Podcasts can be used to share valuable insights, tips, trends, stories, interviews, etc.
4. User-Generated Content
User-generated content (UGC) is content created by your customers or prospects, such as reviews, testimonials, case studies, social media posts, etc. UGC can boost your brand awareness, reputation, and credibility by showcasing social proof and customer satisfaction. UGC can also increase your organic reach and traffic by encouraging word-of-mouth and referrals. According to a report by Stackla, 79% of b2b marketers use UGC in their marketing strategy, and 87% of them say it improves their brand trust.
5. Long-Form Content
Long-form content is content that is longer than 1,000 words. Long-form content can help you establish your authority, thought leadership, and expertise in your niche. It can also help you rank higher on search engines by providing comprehensive and in-depth information that answers your audience’s questions and solves their problems. Long-form content can also generate more leads and conversions by providing more value and opportunities for calls-to-action. According to a report by SEMrush, long-form articles get 3 times more traffic than short-form articles.
6. Personalized Content
Personalized content is content that is tailored to the specific needs, preferences, interests, behaviors, or goals of each individual user or segment. Personalized content can improve your relevance, engagement, and conversion rates by delivering the right message to the right person at the right time. Personalized content can also enhance your customer loyalty and retention by making them feel valued and understood. According to a report by Evergage, 88% of b2b marketers say personalization improves their marketing results.
7. AI-Generated Content
AI-generated content is content that is created or enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI) tools or platforms. AI-generated content can save you time, money, and resources by automating or streamlining some of the tasks involved in content creation, such as research, writing, editing, optimizing, etc. AI-generated content can also help you create more diverse, creative, and relevant content that appeals to your audience. According to a report by Salesforce, 51% of b2b marketers use AI in their marketing strategy, and 57% of them say it improves their efficiency.
- Use interactive content to boost engagement and collect data
- Use video content to capture attention and convey emotions
- Use podcast content to reach a wider and loyal audience
- Use user-generated content to showcase social proof and credibility
- Use long-form content to rank higher on search engines and provide more value
- Use personalized content to improve relevance and conversion rates
- Use AI-generated content to save time and resources and create more diverse content
B2B Content Marketing Trends: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve in 2024
Content marketing is a powerful way to attract, engage, and convert B2B buyers. But with the ever-changing landscape of digital marketing, how can you ensure that your content strategy is effective and relevant in 2024? Here are some of the key trends and statistics that you need to know to stay ahead of the curve in B2B content marketing.
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Content marketing budget and ROI
According to the Content Marketing Institute, the B2B marketing teams with the highest success rates spend 40% of the marketing budget on content marketing . This shows that content marketing is a worthwhile investment that can generate significant returns. However, measuring the ROI of content marketing is still a challenge for many B2B marketers. Only 43% of B2B marketers say they can measure the ROI of their content marketing efforts . To improve your content marketing ROI, you need to set clear goals, track relevant metrics, and use tools and platforms that can help you analyze and optimize your performance.
Content distribution and promotion
Creating high-quality content is not enough to reach and influence your target audience. You also need to distribute and promote your content effectively across various channels and platforms. According to HubSpot, email collection forms were the most successful at converting viewers, with a 15% conversion rate in 2020 . Email newsletters are also a popular and effective way to nurture leads and build customer loyalty. 77% of B2B agencies and companies offer an email newsletter as a major part of their content marketing plan . Besides email, social media, blogs, webinars, podcasts, and video platforms are also important channels for B2B content distribution and promotion.
Content personalization and optimization
B2B buyers expect personalized and relevant content that addresses their pain points and needs. According to DemandGen Report, 75% of B2B buyers say they are more likely to buy from a vendor that knows their company name and industry . To deliver personalized content, you need to segment your audience based on criteria such as industry, company size, role, stage of the buyer’s journey, and behavior. You also need to optimize your content for search engines, mobile devices, and user experience. According to Statista, 3.5% of ecommerce website visits via mobile are converted into purchases, compared to 3.9% on desktop . This means that optimizing your content for mobile can help you increase your conversion rate and revenue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is b2b content marketing?
A: B2b content marketing is the process of creating and distributing valuable, relevant, and consistent content to attract and retain a clearly defined audience of business buyers and influencers, and ultimately, to drive profitable customer action.
Q2: What are the benefits of b2b content marketing?
A: B2b content marketing can help you achieve various goals, such as increasing brand awareness, generating leads, nurturing prospects, converting customers, building loyalty, and driving referrals.
Q3: How to measure the effectiveness of b2b content marketing?
A: To measure the effectiveness of b2b content marketing, you need to define your key performance indicators (KPIs) and track them using various tools and metrics. Some of the common KPIs are website traffic, social media engagement, email open and click rates, lead generation and quality, conversion rates, customer retention and satisfaction, etc.
Q4: How to create a b2b content marketing strategy?
A: To create a b2b content marketing strategy, you need to follow these steps:
- Define your goals and objectives
- Identify your target audience and buyer personas
- Conduct a content audit and gap analysis
- Create a content plan and calendar
- Choose the right content formats and channels
- Produce and distribute your content
- Monitor and optimize your performance
Q5: How to improve your b2b content marketing skills?
A: To improve your b2b content marketing skills, you need to:
- Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices
- Learn from the experts and influencers in your industry
- Experiment with different types of content and techniques
- Analyze your results and feedback
- Seek feedback and guidance from your peers and mentors
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Fall is in full swing and it is my favorite season to sew for! I love all rich colors and textures autumn brings and being able to mix ‘n match or layer them up to stay cozy warm all season long. Lucky for me Sew House Seven released a brand new pattern perfect for my fall wardrobe!
Way back in July, I stumbled across a perfect pullover sweater in a soft double knit at the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale (while I pretty much stay away from purchasing RTW garments nowadays I still like to look!). I immediately thought that pullover sweater would be a great staple for the coming season in a lot of our new fall fabrics. The only problem was to find a pattern…
Enter Peggy from Sew House Seven! Last month she released a pattern, the Toaster Sweaters, for almost the exact pullover I saw in the department store. It’s all about timing, right? Her new pattern includes two great versions, one more fitted with cuffs and a waistband and the other more relaxed with a high-low hem. This past week I made fall sewing a priority and sewed up both styles!
I decided to start with Toasters Sweater #1 and sew it up in this double face quilted knit. I love the texture of the stitching and it is wonderfully warm and soft without being bulky. After reading Peggy’s blog post about the fit on both sweaters and looking at a few versions posted on Instagram knew that I needed to add a couple inches to the length. I traced out a Size Medium and lengthened the front and back pieces by 2″ at the natural waist. Based on the finished garment measurements the sleeves looked like they would be the right length so I left those pieces along. Cutting and sewing only took about an hour using only my serger! Love projects like that, especially when they turn out like this!
The fit of my Toaster Sweater is pretty much spot on for my 5′ 9″ frame. I love the style and it is so comfortable to wear. I may have even worn it 3 times this week… For another version, I might try lengthening it a bit more (maybe 2″) and possibly taper it out to the next size at the hips. The raglan sleeves ended up being the perfect length and they look great on this style pullover— plus they make construction a breeze!
As the knit that I used is a bit softer and doesn’t have a ton of structure the neck ended up being a bit more slouchy than I think the pattern was designed. I like the look, more like a small funnel neck, but you could interface the back of the piece if you wanted it to stand up a bit more. This wouldn’t be an issue with a more stable double knit, ponte knit or even a thick sweater knit.
I loved my first Toaster Sweater so much I immediately cut out Version #2! I again traced out a Size Medium and lengthened the front and back by 2″ using lengthen/shorten lines provided on the pieces. For this version I selected an extra warm wool blend in a fun argyle plaid. At first I thought I would take the time to match the plaid but that quickly went out the window. Since the pattern is so small and more of an allover texture I decided it wasn’t worth the stress!
Version #2 features the more traditional set in sleeves and a split high-low hem, it is fitted across the shoulders and nice and loose at the waist. With the added length it hits me about mid-hip. While this is great, I think I would lengthen it another 3 or 4″ on my next version. I guess it will just depend on my fabric choice and what style I’m going for.
This version also took a little bit more time and required me to break out the regular sewing machine. The directions for the split hem are very clear and I love how crisp and clean it turned out. There is also a step-by-step sewalong on Sew House Seven’s blog if you need it, always a great reference to have. I think I like the neckline on Version #1 but this structured “boat neck” is a unique look that was fun to try.
Both of these Toaster Sweaters lived up to all of my hopes for this pattern and gave me exactly what I was looking for! I will definitely be sewing up a few more versions and maybe play with the length some more and experiment with other fabric choices. I think the style of this pattern can really be dressed up or down based on the fabric— maybe try sweatshirt fleece for something more casual and athletic or a sophisticated double knit for a look suitable for a night out. Oh, the possibilities!
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This week’s item is a fee-based AIA (G-702/G-703) Billing Training exercise.
Have you ever been asked to complete a G-702 and G-703 billing form and don’t know where to even start? If so, than this training exercise is just what the doctor ordered!
Most anyone will tell you that completing the AIA G-702 and G-703 forms by hand is frustrating and difficult. To fill out one correctly, you pretty much have to:
- forget about any basic accounting principals you’ve ever learned
- ignore change orders that have been submitted or approved, but not processed
- ignore money that is still outstanding from previously submitted applications for payment
You need to realize that the payment applications that you submit are an important piece of your overall cash flow management. When your payment applications get screwed up — bad things happen; none of which put you in “good standing” with the General Contractor or Project Owner, and can ultimately damage your company’s overall cash position.
The point is – you have NO choice except to learn how to fill out the AIA forms correctly!
This training file (zip file) is to be used in conjunction with the “What Is AIA Billing” page on our website, so you’ll want to go and print that page before you request the training exercise. Print What Is AIA Billing now, opens in a new window for your convenience.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To avoid confusion the instructions contained in this articles are instructions for MANUALLY completing an AIA Billing form and HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE USE OF OUR AIA BILLING SOFTWARE.
Purchase your copy of our AIA Training Exercise from the Learn to use QuickBooks in your construction business website for $25.00.
Have a great weekend everyone 🙂
P.S. If you’d like to automate your AIA Billing task AND you use QuickBooks; click the green “Free 30 day trial” button on the left menu. Take our Construction Application for Payment Solution (CAPS) program for a test drive — it sure the heck beats filling these out by hand! | <urn:uuid:c2954b97-9bdc-46c7-9cca-8802cbde7bb8> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://blog.sunburstsoftwaresolutions.com/2011/03/11/freebie-friday-aia-billing-g-702g-703-training-exercise/ | 2024-02-23T11:26:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00802.warc.gz | en | 0.914522 | 462 |
Christmas should be a time of joy, not stress! Beat the crowds and the queuing and create meaningful handmade gifts, all from the comfort of your sofa!
A great gift for your family and friends is just a few clicks away. Here is our ultimate guide to using our Online Photo Uploader to create your perfect presents quickly and easily!
Choose Your Photo
A great framed picture starts with the photo! We recommend using photos straight from your camera or your phone: an image over 1MB should be sharp enough to make a beautifully crisp print. Try to use original photos rather than ones that have been shared over social media or messaging apps- they compress the images and ruin their quality!
Choose Your Wall Art
This is where the fun begins! Choose from our best selling classic framed prints, a marvellous multi aperture print, a stunning canvas with or without float frame, a stylish and modern block mount or one of our vivid and beautiful fine art prints. There’s something for everyone here!
Tip: If you want to create a Multi Aperture Print, don’t worry, you’ll have an opportunity to add the rest of your photos and pick your layout once you choose that option!
Shape & Crop
Next you’ll be in full control over your photo! Choose the perfect aspect ratio for your picture, and easily crop it to perfection by grabbing the handles on the bounding box to get rid of any edges of the photo that you don’t want in frame. For stunning Black and White and Sepia filters, use the Special Effects dropdown. It’s easy to see what will look best by toggling through the options!
Frame, Mount & Size
Next, choose the perfect size for your picture. No matter what aspect ratio you’ve chosen, you’ll have plenty of size options to fit any space. The measurements of the image inside the frame and the outer measurements of the frame are always visible at the top left to keep you on track. The room mock up is a great way to see this at a glance!
Use the Frame and Mount sections on the left to quickly and easily find your ideal frame and mount matches. The frames are sorted by colour to help you narrow it down quickly, and the mount section lets you choose between two sizes of single and double mounts!
Once you have everything the way you want it, you’ll get a summary of your order, plus an accurate preview of how your picture will look once we hand make it. Want a text box or a gift message? Just request it in the Delivery Instructions box at checkout. All that’s left to do is sit back while we get to work hand making it and shipping it within 4 working days! | <urn:uuid:a8bdef99-95a9-4266-b763-48e97fe55f4b> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://blog.theframedpicturecompany.co.uk/from-photo-to-gift-in-a-few-clicks/ | 2024-02-23T11:40:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00802.warc.gz | en | 0.891459 | 568 |
CNC Machining is a process used in the manufacturing sector that involves the use of computers to control machine tools. CNC Machines are Large and expensive. A Bangalore headquartered ISO 9001:2015 certified CNC Sales and Service provider was running all his operations manually.
- Quicker response and resolution of Service Request
- Management and Tracking of Sales and Service reports
- Payment follow-ups and closure
- Field Executive Availability and Claims management
Service Process Transformation :
Service Request ticket from Quick Ticket Creator of cloutrac and assign it to right Field Executive based on the Issue type, Availability
and Location.Based on Senior executive understanding and customer site visit observation, he may resolve issue or may requests for more Junior or
expert executive for the servicing.Customer Support executive will allocate the Subtask or Sub Service Request to junior or expert executives
based on their Availability and Location as shown in Task Assignment Interface of Cloudtrac.
mEdge updates like “Need more executives”, “Need Part” will trigger Automated mails to respective Customer support team, Warehouse team for faster
response.Important and special request like, Material Delivery and Material Procurement will be tracked and managed in Cloudtrac mEdge
Field Smart Assistant Platform.
Transforming Sales & Collection operation :
Self Task Creation ability of mEdge and Centrally by Bulk/Quick Task Creation from Coudtrac. Sales Team meets the new prospects, understand the
market and capture their requirement in mEdge. Also Sales executive does courtesy visit to existing customers, does upselling, gets more and more
Service and Sales opportunity with them.
Account Teams looks into the Outstanding payment tracker and assigns the Payment follow-up and Payment collection task to respective sales and
Service executive based on the location.
Mobile Workforce Management :
This also helps HR Team to get updates on executive Time sheet. In order to run the operations its critical for stakeholders to be in sync and share necessary info,be it task related, expenses, organization announcements.
It's also common for product catalogs, service SOPs, schematics to get updated.Coordinators use Message Broadcaster to send communications in Bulk or one to one along with document attached, ensuring friction-less knowledge sharing.
Overall the analysed information in the Central system Cloudtrac helped the Backed Team to better and faster allocation of resources at right time and right place has improved MTBF and MTTR along with Customer satisfaction. Also it improved Field Service, Sales and Workforce management with Digitally signed activity reports. | <urn:uuid:93177000-1c8c-437c-9c3b-a3fd07cf8db5> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://blog.vitamap.com/2018/04/mar-2018-success-story-transforming-cnc.html | 2024-02-23T10:55:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00802.warc.gz | en | 0.925191 | 526 |
I can’t believe another month has passed. It feels like time is both standing still and moving at the speed of light.
Sometimes, I have moments where I find everything quite surreal. As someone who’s worked from home/remotely for almost six years, not much has changed for me — technically. I work, I take care of the dogs, I work out, I garden, I make stuff, I spend time with my wife, I chat with friends.
Except now there is this added mental load of living in a pandemic. Shopping has become more exhausting, getting prescriptions and going to the pharmacy is a scary ordeal, and even getting post delivered is a minor event of handling and potentially disinfecting things. And walking on the street is just like playing Frogger.
We’re building our own little ecosystems
It turns out a good way to get yourself through a pandemic is to pick up some hobbies, old and new, to make things or repurpose things, to create something. Have a look at what our team members are doing to make the lockdown more bearable.
Our head of marketing Dani was desperately trying to keep herself away from the computer after work, so she knitted herself some cosy slippers.
Swat.io’s content marketer Carina is turning clothes that didn’t spark joy anymore into new clothes:
Swat.io’s people manager Steffi has rediscovered her love of cooking and baking:
And our Walls.io designer Magdalena has created a plant terrarium. From scratch! With a little handmade koala in it!
It strikes me how fitting Magda’s terrarium is as a metaphor for our current times, with all of us living in our own little ecosystems and barely venturing outside but surviving because we keep our doors locked for the time being.
Meanwhile, our online marketing manager Veronika has simply focused on making her “commute” to work more fun — and ours by extension, thanks to this video 😉
What else we’ve been up to
Aside from all the fun and amazing things we’ve been creating in our spare time, we’ve also tried to create some good old content for everyone.
We’ve set up a coronavirus information hub with two social walls. One of them is providing COVID-19 news, while the other one serves up content to distract you a bit from the current situation.
But, more than that, we’ve written up a handy little tutorial for how you can use a social wall to create your own information or entertainment hub in general. While our example hub may be coronavirus-related, you can really use this for any kind of news hub that you want to embed on your website or show at an event (for when events are a thing again).
We’ve also published a coronavirus-related showcase last month, featuring the Georgia Tech Alumni Association. Merely a week after the campus was closed, the university’s alumni realised how hard the lockdown would be on students and set up a social wall as a way of sending students supportive messages from afar. We love how quickly they reacted and started to figure out a way to help these young people who’ve just had the rug pulled out from under them.
And now for something completely unrelated to this damn pandemic: We just really love this video by Swiss organisation Pro Infirmis, advocating for diversity in fashion and the way fashion is presented in shop windows: | <urn:uuid:9728e013-67c5-4846-af70-e93436f86b82> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://blog.walls.io/team/lockdown-creative-spree/ | 2024-02-23T10:02:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00802.warc.gz | en | 0.955926 | 740 |
Choosing whether to build or acquire a mobile app is a tough decision for growing businesses. Every business is unique, as are their app requirements. There are numerous factors to consider, and each option has advantages and disadvantages. So, in this article, we're going to look at the pros and cons of building versus buying to help you and your team come to a solid decision.
Building your own mobile app
Before weighing the benefits and drawbacks of developing an app, you'll need to take into account whether you can afford an in-house IT team. If you already have a team, but they can't take on this project for whatever reason, you can hire a third-party company that specializes in mobile app development.
Pros of building a mobile app
Cons of building a mobile app
Buying a white-label mobile app
A white-label app is a mobile app created by companies or freelance developers to mimic the primary features of a market-leading app. It allows you to choose the features and properties you want. A white-label app has pre-built structures, architectures, and code that can be changed.
Pros of buying a mobile app
Cons of buying a mobile app
Essentially, building your own mobile app will be much more expensive, but it can prove to pay off manyfold in the future. If you're not ready for that kind of investment or you simply don't have the time, buying a white-label app might be the right solution for you at the moment.
Either way, if you're going to buy a mobile app or enlist the help of a third party to build one, do your homework. Don't take it lightly, and consider all of the factors that are crucial to your company. | <urn:uuid:ad600f74-b21e-42bf-85d8-4d9ca2cb7735> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://blog.zumvu.com/build-or-buy-a-mobile-app/ | 2024-02-23T11:30:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00802.warc.gz | en | 0.966713 | 355 |
In today’s highly competitive business landscape, companies are continuously seeking new strategies to gain a competitive edge. One emerging concept that has gained traction is the Corporate vertical marketing system (VMS). In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of corporate VMS, exploring its structure, benefits, and challenges.
Unraveling the Components of a Corporate VMS
1. Corporate Headquarters:
The cornerstone of a corporate VMS lies in its corporate headquarters, which serves as the nerve center of the system. The corporate headquarters plays a pivotal role in formulating overarching marketing strategies, providing guidance, and offering support to the various business units operating within the vertical system.
2. Business Units:
Within a corporate VMS, individual business units function as distinct entities while operating under the umbrella of the corporate headquarters. These business units can encompass manufacturers, wholesalers, or retailers, all striving collectively to achieve synergy and amplify the impact of their marketing efforts.
Another crucial element within a corporate VMS is the inclusion of intermediaries. These intermediaries play a facilitative role in ensuring a smooth flow of products and services between the manufacturers and the end consumers. Distributors, agents, and brokers, among others, are instrumental in building an efficient distribution network within the corporate VMS.
Harnessing the Benefits of a Corporate VMS
1. Enhanced Coordination:
Implementing a corporate VMS promotes better coordination and communication among the business units and the corporate headquarters. This fosters a sense of cohesion within the marketing strategy, ensuring consistent branding and stronger customer relationships.
2. Capitalizing on Economies of Scale:
By harnessing the collective resources and capabilities of multiple business units, a corporate VMS can achieve economies of scale. This leads to cost savings across various areas such as procurement, production, and marketing activities, thereby enhancing overall efficiency.
3. Exercising Enhanced Market Power:
When business units join forces in a unified corporate VMS, they gain increased market power. This newfound power empowers them to negotiate more effectively with suppliers, strengthen their distribution networks, and capture a larger share of the market.
Overcoming Challenges in Implementing a Corporate VMS
1. Addressing Organizational Resistance:
Implementing a corporate VMS often entails significant changes in an organization’s structure and culture. Some business units may resist such changes, fearing a loss of autonomy or control over their individual marketing strategies. Overcoming this resistance requires effective change management and communication.
2. Managing Coordination Complexities:
Coordinating activities among diverse entities operating within a corporate VMS can be a complex endeavor. Each business unit may have its own unique goals, priorities, and approaches, necessitating alignment for the system to function optimally. Effective communication channels and collaborative processes are vital to mitigate coordination challenges.
3. Ensuring Effective Information Sharing:
The success of a corporate VMS hinges on seamless information sharing and transparency. However, sharing sensitive business data and insights among different business units can present challenges due to competitive concerns and security considerations. Implementing robust information management systems and establishing trust among participants are essential in overcoming these hurdles.
The corporate vertical marketing system offers an innovative approach that unifies business units under a cohesive structure, fostering collaboration and maximizing marketing efforts. By leveraging enhanced coordination, reaping the benefits of economies of scale, and exercising increased market power, organizations implementing a corporate VMS can unlock numerous advantages. However, addressing challenges such as organizational resistance, coordination complexities, and effective information sharing is crucial to ensure the successful implementation and operation of a corporate VMS. | <urn:uuid:13e49575-3888-4b28-92fe-11f019adb52d> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://bloggeract.my.id/understanding-the-corporate-vertical-marketing-system/.html | 2024-02-23T09:57:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00802.warc.gz | en | 0.915995 | 732 |
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For last week’s grand rounds, Ethan Nadelmann of the Drug Policy Alliance spoke about the public health implications of the war on drugs in the United States. He argued that drug use should be treated in the medical system, not the criminal justice system.
He makes a compelling case that punitive drug laws lack any rational basis and serve only to incarcerate minorities for minor offenses. Using the metaphor of the automobile, he believes that drug use will not go away soon, but we have an obligation to minimize the negative impacts through enlightened public policy and medical intervention.
I am sympathetic to his claim that marijuana and heroin should be legally available like alcohol and tobacco. What I’m not too sure about is what limits to place on legal drugs. Is there a minimum age at which citizens can use cocaine? Should a person be allowed to possess hundreds of pounds of marijuana? Just as there is no scientific basis for banning drugs, nor is there sound evidence for the consequences of deregulation. | <urn:uuid:708a1fab-a6ed-4086-9aa9-f7fdac4c6517> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://blogs.bu.edu/pcahn/2010/06/02/public-health-and-the-war-on-drugs/ | 2024-02-23T09:17:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00802.warc.gz | en | 0.934476 | 199 |
A reflection on John 9 through the lens of disability, by Rev. Brian Krause
The healing of the blind man in John chapter 9 is one of my favorite healing stories in the whole Bible. I love this story because in this story Jesus confronts and rejects the common belief that disabilities are somehow caused by sin. Jesus and his disciples are going along when they find a man who has been blind from birth. The disciples ask Jesus, “Who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind.” Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him.” (John 9:1-3)
I myself have encountered the idea that my Cerebral Palsy is punishment from God for some sin in my life. I have had some people pray for my healing. Most of the time it was forced upon me. I was told that first I needed to confess the sin(s) for which I was being punished. People have prayed for me to be healed and nothing has changed in me physically. I was once told that God wouldn’t heal me because I had a selfish need to be pitied. Unfortunately, some in the church today continue to teach the idea that disabilities are punishment for sin through the way they talk about healing passages.
When we preach, lead worship, and sing hymns we need to be careful how we speak about healing and disabilities. We especially should be aware of the pervasive narrative of the church regarding blindness. Too often blindness has been associated with a lack of faith. We see this in the infamous hymn, Amazing Grace; “I once was blind, but now I see.” Equating blindness to a lack of faith is harmful to people who are blind or have low vision.
This year during Lent we will be reading the story of the blind man in John chapter 9. As we think about this text and craft our sermons, we need to be careful how we speak about blindness to not cause greater harm to persons who are blind. We need to rethink the common ways that this text has been interpreted and find new ways to speak about this passage that are uplifting to all.
I commend to you the book A Healing Homiletic: Preaching and Disability by Kathy Black. Kathy Black is an ordained Methodist minister who has served as the chaplain at Gallaudet University and pastored two churches for deaf persons. Black has also taught classes in deaf ministry and ministry with persons with disabilities as Wesley Theological Seminary, Pacific School of Religion, and the School of Theology Claremont.
In chapter one of the book Black gives a broad overview of how disabilities are often interpreted. Chapter two addresses hermeneutical hazards of preaching on healing narratives. In the subsequent chapters Black dives into the healing passages that appear in the Revised Common Lectionary where she offers common interpretations and then a new “healing homiletic” that looks at each story in a different way that is inclusive. Black looks at the various stories of Jesus healing people who are blind in chapter three.
Black raises some important issues in her reading of John chapter 9. Black speaks about the fact that people who are blind are often not believed and are not seen as credible witnesses. This appears multiple places in the narrative, first when the neighbors of the blind man refuse to believe in his healing. It appears again when the religious leaders don’t believe and call on the man’s parents. Black speaks about how the blind are often ignored and the tendency of people to speak only with a blind person’s companion instead of directly to the person themselves. Black says that when this happens, “the person with the disability becomes invisible-nonexistent.”1 Speaking only to the companion instead of the person with the disability is a common problem for people with various disabilities and may not be picked up by people who do not have experience with disabilities.
Black also speaks about what sometimes happens when people with disabilities speak up for themselves as the man who had been blind does in the text. Black says, “And like the man in this text, when they are bold and speak up for themselves they are seen as being too pushy or aggressive rather than as the passive receivers they are expected to be. They too experience rejection by faith communities.”2 Once again Black picks up on an issue that may not be recognized by those without experience with a disability.
How does Black suggest that we proceed in preaching about this passage? Black gives several options in her section on a “healing homiletic”. Black suggests we could look more at Jesus seeking out the man who had been born blind at the end of the narrative. Black says, “Certainly Jesus seeking us in our times of loneliness and rejection could be explored further.”3 Black also rightly notes the major change that happens in the former blind man’s life. Black suggests that a preacher could explore how major life events lead to changes like loss of community and identity and the long road to developing a new community and identity. Finally Black notes that this man did not have faith when he was healed and suggests that a preacher could challenge the idea that confession is needed before healing can occur.
There is so much good material in the third chapter, and I do not have enough space to relay it all here. I highly recommend that every pastor pick up a copy of this book and read it before preaching on healing passages. The way we talk about healing is important and getting it wrong can cause a lot of grief as I have experienced in my own life. We as a church need to do better when preaching on healing. With Kathy Black’s book I believe we can.
1 Black, Kathy. A Healing Homiletic: Preaching and Disability. 71.
2 ibid. 73
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By John Drury
Journalists often ask me how the public will behave when the next set of Covid-19 restrictions begins. Will they accept the rules or ignore them? This matters crucially right now. With rising infections in many areas of the country, and with the new variant of the virus rampant, physical distancing and other behavioural interventions are more important than ever.
The first thing I point out in response is that adherence to most of the behavioural regulations has been very high (often over 90%) throughout the pandemic.
The second thing I say is that adherence to physical distancing and avoiding contacts with others goes up in lockdown periods This probably reflects the recognition in the public that the greater restrictions signal greater need to adopt the mitigating measures.
Yet both anecdotes and the survey data suggest that adherence to 2m physical distancing declined in early December following the end of the second ‘lockdown’. It’s worth looking more closely at these dynamics of physical distancing, because this behaviour is perhaps the most visible form of adherence, and it is the one where breaches are often the subject of critical comments.
The UCL Covid-19 Social Study (data collected up to 13th December) shows that ‘complete’ and ‘majority’ compliance went up during the November ‘lockdown’, but that ‘as these [restrictions] have been eased in the past month, compliance has started to decrease again’.
The Office for National Statistics weekly survey for data collected period 2 to 6 December noted a drop (albeit small) in distancing behaviour (whereas for other protective behaviours the compliance rate remained high).
It is true, of course, that the behavioural interventions are hard to endure – and some (such as self-isolation) are a lot harder than others (such as handwashing). But recent analysis of public responses over the course of the pandemic is not consistent with the notion of ‘fatigue’. The review showed that (1) Overall adherence has been high, as already mentioned (2) There is not a linear decline (3) Intention has also remained high.
What is the real psychology that determines levels of adherence to physical distancing? There is now plenty of evidence on the psychological predictors. First, knowledge and perception of risk matter. Second, there is the belief that physical distancing is effective in providing protection. Third, a number of studies show that social norms, and in particular whether relevant others are doing the same, predicts own adherence. Fourth, group identification has been found to be a predictor, including national identification and identification with the family. Fifth, linked to this, we physically distance as a way of caring for others, and so empathy for those most vulnerable to the virus is also a predictor. Finally, a negatively predictor is low trust in government. This last point ties in with what we know about predictors of other behavioural mitigations, confidence in government action against the virus, being one of the most important.
Levels of public adherence to physical distancing have varied over time. There is evidence that key public events have affected the psychological predictors and hence adherence to distancing.
In May, there was a clear reduction in reported distancing (identified in both the ONS survey and the UCL Covid-19 Social Study) which appeared to be linked to two developments. First there was a change in the messaging (from ‘stay home’ to ‘stay alert’); this impacted upon people’s understanding of what they should actually do, as it was an injunction about how to feel rather than a specific behaviour.
Also in May, there was for some people an alienation from the government in response to the Cummings incident, which starkly revealed that while most people would be fined for breaking the rules, some would not.
There was a further decline in adherence levels in July. This appeared to be a result of a signalling effect whereby there was a media fanfare around ‘freedom’ and ‘end of lockdown’ leading up to the relaxation of restrictions on July 4th.
The decline in public adherence to physical distancing observed in early December may be due to a signalling effect similar to that in July. The positive publicity around the vaccine (approved December 2nd), the announcement of the relaxation for 5 days at Christmas (made on 24th November), and the ending of the second ‘lockdown’ (December 2nd) all came at the same time. Together they may well have communicated that risk is now lower and therefore less stringent adherence to physical distancing is required.
But with rising Covid infections in many areas of the country, and with the new variant of the virus at large, physical distancing and other behavioural interventions are more important than ever. For the public, it’s worth reminding ourselves that:
- Physical distancing works (efficacy)
- Most of your neighbours and wider circle are observing physical distancing most of the time (norms)
- Think of those most vulnerable to the virus (empathy)
- Do it for ‘us’ as a way of showing you care (group identification)
For the UK government, it’s important to avoid those actions that undermine these public beliefs and perceptions, and to increase those actions that support public understanding of and engagement with physical distancing and the other mitigating behaviours. This would mean:
- Respond early to the threat instead of leaving it too late
- Avoiding hyperbolic messaging on future ‘successes’
- Provide practical advice on areas of risk and precise behavioural mitigations, in particular around close contact
John Drury is Professor of Social Psychology and leader of the Groups and COVID Research Group. He is currently Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange at the School of Psychology. This post was originally published on the blog of the Crowds and Identities Research Group.
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When asked by Deb Outhwaite to present at the WomenEd Conference 2018 I immediately said yes. I am a yes person. It has opened up many opportunities for me during my career, but it has also led me into some sticky situations. I said yes, then I asked what I needed to do. Deb asked me to present on my Doctoral Research; how hard could that be? Then some time later I realised how much work I had to develop, and almost changed my mind. I realised I needed to go back to what I knew.
As a Drama and Performing Arts specialist who has worked in educational contexts my whole career, I knew this was my starting point. Working with the PGCE trainees at Warwick has made me recognise how much work some people need to put into their sense of presence in the classroom. As a former performer, and an acting tutor and director, it is often difficult for me to see this. It comes as second nature to me. If I find that I lack confidence, I have the skills to make it look like I have no cares in the world. It is part of my training, and now, something I rarely think about. So how do I help others to develop those skills and to consider how they present themselves in the workplace? This was where I needed to start.
I then saw the list of presenters for the WomenEd Conference and immediately became nervous. Incredible women professors and doctors speaking about their research, education, and leadership experiences. I wanted to change my mind. I was not ready to present in a line-up such as this. Then Deb said the theme was ‘10% braver’ so I reminded myself of that. As an early career researcher I knew that I would have to take the plunge at some point. So why not now, in a place full of supportive and like-minded women!
The day was unlike many other conferences I have attended. The atmosphere was not competitive at all. The speakers shared their personal narratives which lead them to where they are today, demonstrating a resilience that is incredible to hear. My journey is not the same, but I come from a working class background where no-one went to university or achieved. A place where people struggled to afford food or clothes. My narrative is different, but still challenging. I believe it has made me a yes Person. When you grow up with no opportunities offered to you, you grab them desperately as an adult.
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Plant-based diets are being used for weight loss at a rapidly growing pace. Even professional athletes are looking to cut out the animal products and fill their plates with plant-based ingredients. So, why should you implement a plant-based diet in your weight loss journey?
Eating a diet that is predominantly made up of plants is beneficial for you in many ways. It helps to improve your physical and your mental health, and it is a tool you can use to help you lose weight; that is, if you follow the diet correctly.
A plant-based diet is not a single diet; rather, it is a broad term for a few different diets. However, the main focus of all plant-based diets is to consume a diet that is plant-heavy and limits or excludes animal products.
The types of diets include a vegan diet, vegetarian, pescatarian, or flexitarian diet. These diets all eliminate animal products to a certain extent.
Often, people label their diet as plant-based to signal that their diet predominantly consists of plant-based foods while limiting their consumption of animal products to some extent.
Transitioning to any of these diets can be quite difficult if you have been consuming a traditional Western diet for most of your life as this kind of diet is high in animal products as well as processed foods.
This switch can be a lot easier if you follow a few tips on how to get started, what foods you should and shouldn’t eat, as well as learning what products you may need to include in your new eating habits.
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The Health Benefits Of A Plant-Based Diet
Switching to a plant-based diet offers several benefits for you, and these include both mental, physical, and weight loss benefits. The key to enjoying these benefits is to consume the right type of plant-based diet.
Eating plant-based or vegan foods does not automatically mean you are eating a healthy diet as many of these foods can be highly processed and contain unhealthy added sugars and refined foods, even if they are free from animal products.
Too many people fall into the trap of believing that if a product is plant-based, it must be healthy, but this is incorrect.
If you would like to enjoy the following health benefits, you should be consuming a whole-food plant-based diet that is filled with whole plant foods that are minimally processed and contain little or no added modified ingredients.
Physical Benefits Of A Plant-Based Diet
When you are consuming a plant-based diet, you will need to include a variety of food groups into your diet. These include whole grains, fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, and beans and legumes.
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Mental Benefits Of A Plant-Based Diet
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Many plant-based foods are high in healthy nutrients that assist in the functioning of the brain. For instance, glucose is necessary for your brain to function properly.
Glucose is converted from sugars by your body when you consume carbohydrates, and if you choose to eat healthy complex carbohydrates, you will provide your body with an even supply of glucose.
Foods such as vegetables, fruits, and some legumes contain healthy carbohydrates that promote better brain functioning. Cognitive functioning is also improved by the antioxidants present in these plant foods.
Depression and anxiety may be reduced and can become more manageable on a plant-based diet. One reason for this could be the reduction of processed foods in your diet that are high in added sugars.
These sugary foods cause fluctuations in your mood due to the sugar rush and resultant sugar crash. When your body quickly absorbs simple sugars, it increases your dopamine and serotonin levels and you will feel happier and less depressed.
However, this joy is short-lived and the sugary foods will use up your dopamine and serotonin levels in an unsustainable manner, leaving your mood to decline, and the constant changing of your moods can lead to anxiety.
Plant-based foods provide your body with a steady supply of complex carbohydrates, resulting in an adequate dose of “happy” hormones that will sustain your mood and keep your hormones stable.
Weight Loss On A Plant-Based Diet
A plant-based diet and weight loss are often spoken of simultaneously. This is because the plant-based diet will help you on your weight loss journey if you are consuming the right foods.
Consuming a diet rich in whole plant foods will help improve your chances of losing weight and reaching your goal body fat percentage because the majority of the foods are high in fiber.
Fiber helps keep you feeling full for longer since the body does not digest these nutrients. They pass through in a soluble or insoluble form, which helps promote digestion and keeps you regular.
If you choose more fiber-rich foods that are low in calories such as brown rice and popcorn, you will be able to feel full without eating a lot of calories, which means you will lower your daily calorie consumption.
A general plant-based diet isn’t a strict diet that requires you to cut out major food groups, as you only need to limit animal products and not remove them from your diet entirely.
This form of eating allows you to cut the calories while still getting enough nutrients, vitamins, and not depriving yourself of food throughout the day. If you are transitioning to a plant-based diet, you may want to add a few easy meals to your diet.
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Here are a few tips to help you make the change easier by rethinking your portions and food choices:
- Change the amount of meat you put on your plate. Rather include a large portion of vegetables, some whole grains and legumes, and then keep your meat to a small portion on the plate until you can leave it off completely.
- You can slowly start adding in vegetarian or vegan dishes to a few meals a week or start having “meatless Mondays” to try out new dishes.
- Load up on the whole grains for breakfast as these foods will keep you feeling fuller for longer and reduce your cravings for unhealthy treats throughout the day.
- Another great way to include more plant-based foods in your diet is by enjoying fruit for dessert instead of unhealthy treats. Having a fruit salad will help satisfy your sugar cravings and fill you up with fiber.
If you are looking for inspiration for new plant-based meals and additions, you can add some vegan protein shakes to your post gym workout and you can also find books to help you find new ideas. The Complete Plant-Based Cookbook offers several tasty and healthy meals for you to try.
Plant-based eating can become so much easier with 500 simple recipes at your fingertips. You won’t have to search for inspiration, and if you are not ready to turn fully vegan, this book offers flexibility for your meal planning.
Additional Supplements To Take On A Plant-Based Diet
When you are switching to a plant-based diet, you should be aware of the essential nutrients you may not get on a plant-based diet.
While you will be getting a range of healthy nutrients, vitamins, and minerals when you consume whole foods, there are a few that are lacking in these foods.
You will need to watch your omega-3 intake when you reduce the amount of fatty fish in your diet; luckily you can enjoy a handful of ground flax seeds each day to get the required amount of omega-3.
Vitamin B12 is another vitamin to watch out for on a plant-based diet and you should look for foods that are fortified with vitamin B12 or take a vitamin B12 supplement.
Vitamin D3 is the other vitamin that is lacking in this diet, and if you get enough sunlight each day, you will be getting an adequate amount of vitamin D3. However, this isn’t always possible and you may need to supplement your diet with vitamin D3.
Having vitamin D3 supplements on standby is a good idea for those bad weather days or for when you and your family can’t get that much-needed sun time. One bottle can be used for the whole family so you don’t have to worry about any vitamin D deficiencies.
Plant-Based Diet For Weight Loss FAQs
How Can You Lose Weight On A Plant-Based Diet?
Consuming whole plant foods will help you lose weight naturally due to the high amounts of fiber and other nutrients in the foods.
You will also have to cut out highly processed meats and other foods that will reduce the amount of added sugar in your diet and help you lose more weight.
What Can’t You Eat On A Plant-Based Diet?
A plant-based diet is a more flexible version of a vegan or vegetarian diet and, so while you are advised to stay away from these foods (below), you can consume them on occasion.
Plant-based diets reduce the number of animal meats, dairy, eggs, and any other ingredients derived from animal products.
What Are The Main Plant-Based Foods For Weight Loss?
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Hey there, measurement mavens! Have you ever found yourself in a pickle trying to figure out whether a road sign’s distance is in miles or kilometers? You’re not alone! The mile-kilometer confusion is a classic conundrum, especially for those living in or visiting England. In this blog post, we’re diving deep into this quirky quirk of English measurement to help you unravel the mystery once and for all.
I. A Brief History of Measurement in England
Let’s turn back the clock and take a quick peek at the historical backdrop of measurement units in England. From the ancient furlong to the somewhat more modern yard, England has seen its fair share of measurement systems. The 1960s brought about a pivotal moment with the adoption of the metric system, which aimed to streamline measurements and join the global metric movement. However, England didn’t fully embrace the metric system, leading to the delightful mishmash of measurement units that we have today.
II. Current Usage: Miles vs. Kilometers
Fast forward to the present, and you’ll find a delightful blend of miles and kilometers sprinkled across England. From road signs to speed limits, and even distance measurements, both units have made themselves right at home. While miles often take the spotlight in everyday conversations, kilometers sneak their way into official documents and scientific jargon.
III. Practical Implications
So, what’s the big deal with this dual-measurement dilemma? Well, imagine trying to navigate through the English countryside or deciphering a speed limit sign without a clear grasp of miles and kilometers. It’s like trying to solve a riddle without all the clues! Understanding both units is crucial for seamless navigation, deciphering transportation schedules, and simply getting from point A to point B without any detours.
IV. Cultural Considerations
Ah, culture – the spice of life! In England, cultural influences have played a significant role in the coexistence of miles and kilometers. Tradition, nostalgia, and a pinch of stubbornness have all contributed to the ongoing usage of miles alongside the metric system. After all, who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned pint or a leisurely drive in the countryside measured in miles?
Does England Use Miles Or Kilometres?
The million-dollar question: Should England fully commit to the metric system or continue its hybrid dance with miles and kilometers? Public opinions vary, with passionate debates on both sides of the measurement spectrum. Some advocate for the simplicity of the metric system, while others champion the preservation of England’s unique measurement tapestry.
VI. Tips for Visitors
Visiting England? Fear not, measurement adventurers! We’ve got your back with some handy tips. Brush up on your conversion skills, pay attention to signage, and embrace the delightful challenge of deciphering distances in miles and kilometers. It’s all part of the adventure!
In a nutshell, the mile-kilometer debate adds an extra dash of flavor to life in England. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, understanding the quirks of English measurement units is essential for a smooth and enjoyable experience. So, next time you encounter a mile or kilometer, give it a friendly nod – you’re in on the secret now!
1. Do I need to convert distances between miles and kilometers when traveling in England?
Absolutely! Familiarize yourself with the conversion factor (1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers) to avoid any confusion during your travels.
2. Why does England still use miles instead of fully transitioning to kilometers?
Cultural traditions, historical significance, and the love for a good old pint all play a role in England’s continued usage of miles.
3. Are there specific scenarios where only miles or only kilometers are used in England?
Miles are commonly used for road signs and everyday conversation, while kilometers often appear in official documents and scientific contexts.
4. How can I easily convert between miles and kilometers for better understanding?
Thanks to modern technology, there are numerous apps and online tools that can swiftly convert distances between miles and kilometers with just a few taps or clicks.
5. What are some common misconceptions about measurement usage in England?
One common misconception is that England has fully transitioned to the metric system when in reality, miles still hold a special place in the hearts of many.
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Shadow in the Sea by Sheila A. Nielson
Publication date: July 15th 2015
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
When sixteen-year-old Sadelyn Hanson washes up on the shores of Windwaithe Island, her beauty and the strange marks on her wrist make superstitious locals suspect she is a mermaid. Feigning amnesia, Sade hides a far worse secret: she was sailing to her own murder trial when she was thrown overboard by the real killer, the cunning and cruel Captain Westwood.
Sade’s quiet effort to rebuild her life on the island is threatened when she meets an actual young merman. Unable to speak his language, Sade still longs for the warm companionship he offers, despite the locals’ dire legends about merfolk and their dark magic. But her confused feelings for the impossible boy become the least of her problems when Captain Westwood’s ship docks at Windwaithe. With nowhere to escape, Sade must trust in the one person who doesn’t fear the merfolk. A woman who had dealings with them herself—years ago.
“What do you mean?” I demanded.
My heart beat heavily against the back of my ribs. Had he heard about my
impending trial from his father?
“I’ll bet you’re a mermaid,”
I was so relieved by his
ridiculous answer I laughed out loud. It was a tight unnatural sound, nothing
like the way I used to laugh.
James lifted his chin to a lofty
angle, clearly offended by my amusement at his expense. “There are such
things as mermaids you know—especially around Windwaithe Island. I should know
because a member of my family was once stolen away by one.”
Stolen away? I wrinkled my nose
and narrowed my eyes at him in disbelief.
James’s eyes were a brilliant
blue as he hurried on with what was obviously one of his favorite stories.
“Lady Lauretta was my great, great—well she was a great, great something or
other of mine—she was put under a spell by her.”
“Who?” I asked, suddenly overcome
A hush came over James’s voice as
he spoke the words. “The Windwaithe Mermaid.”
My breath caught somewhere in my
chest. When I didn’t speak, he continued. “They say the mermaid was beautiful
beyond words, with dark green skin and a voice filled with terrible magic. She
sang Lady Lauretta right out of her bed in the middle of the night, laying a
powerful trance upon her. Lauretta’s father tried to stop the mermaid from
taking her, but the creature used her powers to curse the island and call up a
Noticing my face for the first
time, James broke off in the middle of his story. “Are you all right, Miss
Sade? You look ill.”
I did indeed feel sick.
I’ve never seen
anything like her before? She’s exquisite. Like some elfin creature out of a
fairy story… You heard the men who found her. She was just lying there in the
surf—washed up out of the sea with nary a sign of a boat, like something out of
the old tales.
Estelle spoke those words of me
the first night I awakened in the Rousay cottage. I had not understood then—I
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straight out of the darkest depths of the sea itself. And they thought I had
something to do with it.
I squeezed my hands tight into
fists. “I’m not a mermaid.”
“If you don’t remember where you
came from, how do you know?” James asked. “You might be the Windwaithe
mermaid’s daughter or something.”
“Do I look like a mermaid?” I
James’s blue eyes took in all of
me with a glance. He smiled shyly. “You’re pretty enough to be one. I’ve never
met anyone with hair like yours—long, with all those braids woven in.”
I immediately regretted not
heeding Estelle’s warnings about wearing my hair down in public. “If I were a
mermaid, would I have two perfectly good legs?” I lifted my skirt just enough
to reveal the tops of my two booted feet.
James grinned, gracefully giving
way in his defeat. “All right, so maybe you’re not a mermaid.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sheila never did figure out what she wanted to be when she grew up. She graduated from college with a BFA in illustration, has worked as a children's librarian for over eighteen years, and would eventually like to be a full-time author. Why pick one career when you can have many? Sheila lives with her two pets, a goffin cockatoo and a tiny toy poodle. She was born and raised in California but has come to also love her adopted home in Utah where she currently resides. | <urn:uuid:1ba2c8cd-7478-4ded-aa53-b108e162d777> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://bookaholicfairies.blogspot.com/2015/08/book-blitz-shadow-in-sea-by-sheila.html | 2024-02-23T11:15:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00802.warc.gz | en | 0.981843 | 1,146 |
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One minute, I’m a woman trying to find her way in the world, and the next, I’m the sender of six of the most embarrassing text messages that have ever been sent in the history of time—or the cell phone.
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Mabel “Maybe” Willis died a virgin at the very young age of twenty-four.
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Cause of death: a text message.
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Here I rest, you guys.
I. Mother-flapjacking P. to me.
And now, I’m coming to you live from what I believe is the afterlife.
Just think of this as that morning show with Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest, Live with Kelly and Ryan.
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Good God, if I would’ve known I was going to kick the bucket right before I reached twenty-five, I sure as shit wouldn’t have spent the last six years of my life slaving away at Stanford for a bachelor’s and master’s degree in English Lit.
I would’ve partied in college rather than studying until my eyeballs bled.
I would’ve danced on bars. Flashed some nip for beads at Mardi Gras. Actually gone to Mardi Gras.
I would have indulged in unlimited pasta night at the Olive Garden instead of counting carbs, and I wouldn’t have stopped binge-watching Game of Thrones on season flipping six.
I would have tongue-kissed loads of guys and spread my legs like a contortionist for any of them who seemed reasonably adept.
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Some not-too-big, but not-too-small P in my V.
A good old-fashioned pants-off dance-off…
Sex, you guys. I’m talking about sex. And if you haven’t picked up what I’m putting down from my delirious ramble, I’ll lay it out for you.
I’ve yet to be sexed up by anyone.
That’s right. I have officially bought myself a one-way ticket to the afterlife as a virgin for-freaking-eternity.
And now, I guess I’ll never know how it feels to have an actual penis rub up against my G-spot because, you know, I’m dead. And I’m pretty certain God probably frowns upon people flashing their boobs at the angels and public displays of leg-spreading and definitely the unchaste actions of a desperate-to-bone but unwed woman. No way. Heaven’s strictly G-rated.
I put it all off. I figured I had time. I mean, I thought I’d at least get to see The Office do a reunion special before I went lights out for good.
Although, my parents’ flower shop feels more like purgatory than heaven, and I thought for sure I’d be wearing something other than jean shorts and Converse when I headed to meet the Big Guy upstairs.
Honestly, the afterlife feels eerily like real life, and I’m not one to be dramatic, but I have to be dead, you guys. Seriously. Because no one could live through what I did.
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A Category 5 hurricane of humiliation.
A twisting, catastrophic EF5 tornado of comedic disaster.
No freaking way I survived that…right?
Okay. Fine. So, I can be a little dramatic sometimes…
And maybe, just maybe, I’m exaggerating things a bit here, but I’m doing it in the name of self-preservation.
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Because if I’m not dead, I’m going to have to face the consequences of my awful, humiliating, cringe worthy actions.
I’m going to have to face him.
Milo Ives—a tall, handsome, unbelievably sexy drink of water.
A man I’ve known since I was a prepubescent girl.
A man I’ve basically been crushing on my whole damn life.
A billion-dollar-empire kind of successful man who just so happens to be my brother’s best friend.
I’ll say it again for the folks in the back.
Milo Ives is my brother’s billionaire best friend.
And I’m in way over my head.
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Making and decorating a gingerbread house took the kids to the Candy Jar to pick out decorations
Baking goodies to give family as gifts has been a tradition in our family for years. This year, I felt compelled to make 6 different kinds of treats and bake 2 pies to compensate for a COVID Christmas. 😂😂😅😅 Its a good thing Annaliese likes to bake with me- we made quick and fun work out of baking, decorating and packaging for delivery!
The Gingerbread Man
Tor and Aurora’s cookies ready to be iced
The annual Christmas Stroll looked much different this year. But Chad and Megan created their own little family fun outing. They have been walking the stroll since they first moved to Bozeman and have loved sharing the tradition with Annaliese.
Downtown is so beautiful this time of year!
Ida and her brother, Sorin, finished putting together the family’s 1000-piece Christmas puzzle, an annual holiday tradition in their household!
Aurora and her grandmother deliver presents to Cuban refugees. She helped plan the gifts for the kids of five families and wrapped all their presents. She says that meeting them was fulfilling and she was happy to give gifts to kids who wouldn’t have gotten any. She even got to speak a bit of Spanish. 🙌
Mark, Denali & Lochlan find a choice candidate
Cutting down a Christmas tree at Brackett Creek
Ida and her dad, Jed, getting the Christmas tree! This tree came from Crosscut, because they’re asking folks to cut down trees in the area where their new lodge will be built! Note Ida’s classy dress for the occasion…
Taking a walk on the ranch, looking for caves. We found animal bones and guano and lots of curious deer.
Chipping away ice to go “ice fishing” in Bozeman at a local stream by our home
What’s your hometown & current location? I grew up in Portland, Oregon and went to college at the University of Oregon in Eugene. In my last year, I got to live in one of the cooperative houses there, and was introduced to large-scale vegetarian cooking and consensus-based decision-making. I spent the first four years of grad school at Cornell living in one of the long-time co-ops, Stewart Little. I honed my group cooking skills and deeply appreciated the sense of community, but also experienced the pain of poor group dynamics and interpersonal conflict. Living in community can be messy!
Jodi and I met when both of us were in Washington, DC, completing our graduate programs. DC was exciting, but we could feel ourselves turning into Yuppies. When she got offered the job of University Archivist at UM in Missoula, we eagerly came back west. Missoula’s vibrant arts and community service culture kept us there. Twenty-three years later, we came to Bozeman in the summer of 2020 for Jodi to take the same position at MSU. We live less than a mile from the cohousing property on Enterprise Blvd.
I’m excited to live in a place that has been deliberately designed, both physically and institutionally, to nurture people and relationships in place.
— Steve Allison-Bunnell
What are you doing in your life now? Settling in here in Bozeman and joining co-housing has been a full-time job! I’m currently the house-spouse, taxi driver, and assistant cat coddler. I’m also rebuilding my educational media consultancy.
What subjects/ ideas/activities are you passionate about? My memoir will be called, Zen Dad, Ninja Dad. I have benefitted enormously as a spouse, parent, and friend from growing a mindfulness practice in the Plum Village tradition of Thich Nhat Hahn. For me, Buddhism is as much a psychology as a religion, and it has given a shape to my desire to make meaning out of the world and do the right thing in the service of others. Before the pandemic, I received my black belt in Aikido, which has been called the “martial art of mindfulness.” The physical, non-violent nature of Aikido perfectly complements meditation. I really miss training right now.
What aspects of the cohousing model speak to you most? I’m excited to live in a place that has been deliberately designed, both physically and institutionally, to nurture people and relationships in place. As someone who has felt challenged to initiate relationships, the co-housings premise that we all want to be connected and are committed to building community means a lot to me.
What is something that makes you hopeful for the future? My children have a wonderfully cosmopolitan and inclusive world-view given that they grew up here in Montana. Camas is a thoughtful and kind young man who is generous almost to a fault. Cedar’s vision as an artist is breathtaking. I have confidence that their way of being is making the world a better place.
Describe something you’re naturally good at & how you use that strength. I may not be Irish, but somehow I kissed the Blarney Stone. Putting words together in text or in front of an audience comes perhaps too easily to me. I’ve written mostly non-fiction and poetry—everything from a children’s book to a PhD dissertation. Because with great power comes great responsibility, I try to use my eloquence to inform and inspire other people.
What one word would you use to describe yourself? Explain why. Loyal. Once I commit to something or someone, I really hate to give up. My first instinct is to try to be helpful.
Name a favorite place you’ve lived & what you liked about it. I loved living with my grandparents for the first two years of college. They had a huge garden and orchard, a cozy house they built themselves, and were the ultimate do-it-yourselfers. Whether it was helping my grandpa cut firewood or working with my grandma in the kitchen, I learned a lot about making things and eating home-grown food.
Leila stretched and stood up, she wandered off her fluffy pillow and down the stairs to the kitchen, she wasn’t keen on being woken up from her slumber, but she heard a faint scuttling on the tiled floor, and she was in the mood to play.
“I suppose Jack has let his pet tarantula out again,” she sighed, “What was his name again? Larry? Gary? Oh whatever.” She continued a few more steps then paused, “Oh, then again maybe that mouse came out of her little hole I can’t get into…”
Leila quickened her pace now more excited, when she got to the kitchen she saw the mouse being chased by the tarantula. She sauntered to Squeaks, standing over the poor mouse.
“I wasn’t expecting another meal until dinner,” Leila licked her lips and stretched out her claws to their full length. Crouching down, Leila prepared to pounce.Squeaks just stood there frozen with fear thinking, I’m gonna die with an empty belly. Leila leaped into the air, but before she landed on the mouse, Squeaks snapped out of her trance and dogged Leila. Squeaks scurried over to the cracker cabinet and grabbed three saltines- 2 weeks worth of food- and sprinted toward her cozy mouse hole. Leila was still on her tail- and getting closer. Squeak’s feet flew with fear. Leila braced herself and used all her might to lunge higher and further than ever. But the mouse needed to be faster, and she slid into her cozy home in the wall of the Xeider’s house just as two front paws clicked to the floor. Now safe, Squeaks let out a sigh of relief.
Cohousers prepare the barn for the arrival of Zeus the billy goat!
Our agriculture club decided that three of our does will become mamas this spring: Apple, Sunday, and Trouble. Working on a farm is often a fantasy of kids and our goats allow us all to live this dream with shared responsibility. This new venture in animal husbandry is ripe for all-age learning.
Preparing “The Love Shack”
Mark works, kids jump around
Kids are especially helpful because they love to climb and can fit in small spaces.
Searching through the snow for the fence post. We love our snow, but ahhgh!
I’ve also found they enjoy doing this helpful work waaaayyy more than room cleaning.
Of course the weekend we needed to prepare the barn for Zeus, we had just received a dump of snow and frigid temps. Ahh, Montana life!
The witch cat surveys the possibilities
We carved pumpkins and the kids each named theirs. Lochlan chose the name “Pumpkin Leif” after our youngest cohousing member.
Every year we get a load of firewood delivered to feed our woodstove for the winter. The kids love helping to stack the wood. With young kids, this is the most we can do right now, but I hope that once we live in cohousing, we can have firewood cutting parties. Imagine a group of friends heading out into the national forest in the winter to harvest firewood to heat out homes for the winter. Chores like this are made festive by sharing them with a community. Many of the home types in Bozeman Cohousing have the option for a woodstove. — Kathleen
Yep. Sometimes we get snow in October — but we make the best of it!
Anna demonstrates proper snow-angel technique
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NEW DELHI (PTI): India plans to expand its regional satellite navigation system NaVIC in a bid to increase its use in the civilian sector and also by ships and aircraft travelling far from the country's borders.
The Navigation with Indian Constellation (NaVIC) uses seven satellites to provide real-time positioning and timing services in India and an area extending up to 1,500 km from the country's borders.
However, several satellites of the constellation have outlived their lives and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) now plans to replace at least five of these with the improved L-Band, which would enable it to offer better global positioning services to the public.
"We have five more satellites in production, they have to be launched periodically to replace the defunct satellites. The new satellites will have L-1, L-5 and S Band," ISRO Chairman S Somanath told PTI in an interview here.
He was speaking on the sidelines of the India Space Congress organised by the SatCom Industry Association.
He said the NaVIC system was not in a "full-fledged operational regime" as some of its seven satellites have failed.
Somanath said the space agency has also approached the government for permission to launch an additional 12 satellites in the Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) to expand the reach of NaVIC.
"A regional to global changeover will be very fast if you have a GEO-MEO constellation. We are talking to the government," he said.
Of the seven satellites used by NaVIC at present, three are in the geostationary orbit and four in the geosynchornous orbit.
Also, the current constellation of satellites operate in L-5 Band and S Band, which are used for transportation and aviation sectors.
"We have to equip the new satellites with the L-1 band, which is a typical GPS band for public use. We do not have it in NaVIC. That is the reason it has not penetrated into the civilian sector easily," Somanath said.
The ISRO chairman said the new satellites being built for NaVIC would also have better features for safety of signals for different uses, particularly the strategic sector.
"Currently, we are providing only short code. Now, the short code has to become long code for strategic sector use so that the signal cannot be breached or spoofed or made non-available. We are doing this so that the user base can be widened. Unless you do this, it may not be user friendly," Somanath said.
In a bid to spur satellite manufacturing in India, ISRO is also keen to become an anchor customer for satellites in the country.
"Currently, all satellites required by the government are manufactured by ISRO. If there is a need for a government satellite, why not get it manufactured from a private supplier and use an ISRO launcher to launch it. That is the concept of an anchor customer," Somanath said.
He said there was a need to create industry capacity in the satellite manufacturing sector and ISRO becoming an anchor customer could be a step in that direction.
Somanath also made a strong pitch for increasing the production of GSLV-Mk-III or LVM3 rocket that placed 36 satellites in low earth orbits early Sunday.
LVM3 is the best commercial bet we have to offer. However, we are building two LVM3 rockets per year. We need to increase this to six or 12 per year through collaboration with the industry, he said.
Somanath said the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) was another industry-friendly rocket which would be offered for commercial utilization after two test flights. The first test flight of the SSLV was unsuccessful.
The ISRO chairman also sought support from the industry to develop a new rocket that would be cost effective, production friendly and for use globally.
India to expand NaVIC, make signals more secure: ISRO chief
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Humans are the most creatively evolved species on the planet Our consciousness isn’t simply bound by a reactive state. Because of our high creativity, and the tools we physically are endowed with, we have blown every other species out of the water as far as manipulating and artificially creating our environment. We’ve been so good at this in fact, that we’ve even forgotten that we are actually part of this thing called nature.
We have come to dominate our planet, often considering ourselves the most precious thing nature has to offer. But we forget that the will to dominate doesn’t only belong to us. Domination is intrinsic to life multiplying. All animals, in their own way, try to dominate their space.
And so do single celled organisms, like viruses. When the environment is right, life makes a run for it. This doesn’t only apply to humans. All life, in an effort to remain alive on this planet, is opportunistic. When opportunity meets the drive to dominate, life finds a way.
The COVID 19 virus, in a way, is just as opportunistic as humans are. This virus, that has been living quietly in animals, was afforded the opportunity to make the jump from animal to human. In our effort to dominate nature, perhaps another part of nature was given the moment to try and dominate us.
Fortunately we have the incredible gift of an immune system that for most, can kill this virus after a relatively short battle. But as we know, for some that is not the case. And this virus, being highly opportunistic, is just trying its best to stay alive, just like we are.
I’ve heard some cultures that have deep connections to nature say that this pandemic is a momentary break for mother nature from human activity, a quiet time for her to start healing from the destructive forces we unleashed on her.
Whether that is the case or not, I do believe we can use this moment in time as a very important reminder: we are not the only creatures living on this planet, but because of the gift of a highly conscious state and creativity, we are the creatures with the most responsibility to the rest of nature. Because we have the power to create not only beneficial things, but also destructive ones, we alone are responsible for managing our actions.
I think it’s safe to say that this virus isn’t laughing maniacally at the human race, multiplying like a bunch of gremlins solely to cause havoc. It’s not aware that it’s actually contributing to its own demise, either due to immune systems killing it, or the fact that it’s killing its own hosts.
Just like humans, it’s a creature on this planet just interested in living.
We know we can’t coexist with it as it is now, but I can’t blame another life form sharing this planet with me for taking the opportunity to exist in bigger ways. That’s what we’re trying to do constantly as humans, after all.
I don’t mean to diminish any pain people are currently experiencing. I don’t know anyone personally yet that has been tragically affected by this virus, but I expect by the end of all this I will.
But I do find peace in knowing that I’m not a victim here. This is life on planet earth. It is precious and wild and comes in millions of forms. We’re meeting one for the first time. And even though this virus has been marked as our enemy, we can still practice reverence for the tenacity that is life on this planet, and recognize the responsibility we have as creators to respect it.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Absolutely No One Grows Up Dreaming of a Career in HR
- Falling into HR Is the Norm, Not the Exception
- My Life with the Crazy People Who Hate HR
- HR Stereotypes and the Evolution of HR Saying “Yes”
- HR’s Big Innovation Problem
- How the 9 Face of HR Model Works
- The Four Factors that Drive the Ability to Innovate, Add Value, and Drive Change in HR
- Cognitive Skills
- Give Me What I Want or I’ll Ruin Your Career
This is a must-read business book, “The Nine Faces of HR” looks at how organizations - via their HR leaders and teams - balance innovation versus structure, speed to market versus process, and employee development versus the financial realities that the CFO places on everyone. Simply put, welcome to the world of work.
Kris's book is a welcome departure from the standard issue "how to" guides and the legions of pages devoted to "leadership". The Nine Face of HR is something that you can relate to because we all know the nine personas that Kris describes in the book.
Absolutely No One Grows Up Dreaming of a Career in HR
Managing people is fun and challenging; here you need to be honest with the company and with yourself. I would like to share my experience with my colleagues.
You need to grow professionally, regardless of which company you work for - in a famous company or in a startup. Of course, a large corporation provides much more opportunities for development - but only if its management is really interested in your career.
Falling into HR Is the Norm, Not the Exception
- Here’s a non-comprehensive list of other things people fall into:
- A bad relationship
- Lucky circumstances in life
- Religious cults
- A habit of eating a pint of mint chocolate chip ice cream at 9 pm nightly.
This list tells you that getting started in different things can be both a blessing and a curse - it all depends on the outcome. Based on experience with the talented, high-performing employees that make up the HR world, here are some common ways people without the right plan get into HR for the jobs that so many people love and hate:
Starting from the bottom, now I’m here - these people took entry level roles in the company, usually doing transactions as an HR coordinator, payroll specialist, or similar role.
People person, good with the damn people - these HR pros were generally present in a company and got identified as someone who was “good with people,” and subsequently flipped into the HR function from another department.
Corporate paratrooper or a High Potential Employee (HIPO) - got dropped into the function on an interim basis and never left. Big companies have rotational programs for HIPOs as part of succession strategies, and HR is generally part of that rotation. In some cases, HIPOs are rotated into HR and end up loving it and being highly effective. They either never leave or come back to HR after their rotations are complete.
A friend or mentor who had an opening looked at you and said, “WTF?” - from time to time, the path into HR is based on friendship, with a high performing HR leader developing mentoring relationships with young professionals outside the organization and bringing them in when they have the opportunity.
Good at a specialty related to HR and ended up run- ning the whole HR show - feeder groups for HR include some specialties that are considered a distant or related cousin to the HR function—like training or recruiting. This close proximity to the HR function provides a natural exposure and transition point to HR for the professionals in those functions with the chops to handle the chaos that awaits them in the big show.
My Life with the Crazy People Who Hate HR
They hate us cause they ain’t us.
— Attributed to countless people with irrational confidence
Usually employees hates HR because they view them as one of several things based on their viewpoint:
- A no-talent hack;
- A blocker impeding them from doing whatever they want to do;
- Someone who doesn’t know as much about people-related issues as they do;
- The source of more work for them and six new passwords they must remember based on your commitment to “best in breed” HR technology solutions.
Many employees do not even think that the main tasks of HR is not to assess the level of technical competence of a specialist, but to assess the level of his motivation, compliance not only with the vacancy, but also with the corporate culture of the company, which also includes tolerance, politeness, correctness, and the ability to behave at a meeting with a stranger. the person representing the company.
A negative attitude not only towards the HR department, but also towards everything new, which is not so, “not in my opinion”, is most often characteristic of people who are inflexible, short-sighted, with an average or below average level of social intelligence. It is unlikely that such applicants will be able to become successful employees, flexibly and painlessly integrate into the new environment.
It so happens that the applicant had a personal negative experience associated with the unprofessional behavior of the HR manager, on the basis of which he draws conclusions about the phenomenon as a whole. But this, in turn, is an indicator of the lack of the required degree of critical thinking, flexibility, etc.
HR Stereotypes and the Evolution of HR Saying “Yes”
If you’re lucky enough to be different, don’t ever change.— Taylor Swift
How do you say yes more as an HR leader or a line HR Manager? It’s simple:
- Listen to someone’s problems. As Jay-Z and ASAP Rocky have explained to us, the business leaders around you have many, many problems.
- When they ask you for permission to do something that feels icky and risky, resist the urge to say “no.”
- After fighting off the surge of blood to your throat to avoid saying “no,” say “yes.”
- After saying “yes,” quickly follow the affirmative with a list of things you need them to do to make the “yes” a reality.
HR’s Big Innovation Problem
Without a deadline, baby, I wouldn’t do nothing.
— Duke Ellington
Stereotypes are alive and well regarding the HR function. We talked earlier about the preconceived notions held by people who hate HR—notions that they rely on us to perpetrate. Let’s run down some more of the basic ones as a warm up here:
- HR is great at the employee handbook.
- HR is the department responsible for the company picnicand party.
- HR has secrets about almost everyone in the company.
- HR is good at something they refer to as the “SHRM Bodyof Knowledge.”
- Jan from HR clears out the breakroom daily with the s*** she warms up in the microwave.
- If HR schedules a meeting with you, you’re getting fired.
- You don’t go to HR if you want to hear “yes.” Better to begfor forgiveness.
Are those things true or not? Probably depends on your company. The bigger issue beyond stereotypes is that HR doesn’t lead change in most companies. HR is often late to the game when it comes to innovation and driving change. We should talk about that because it’s killing us—and you.
How the 9 Face of HR Model Works
The Four Factors that Drive the Ability to Innovate, Add Value, and Drive Change in HR
Four factors emerged to measure directionally an HR Pro’s ability and willingness to innovate, drive change, and add incremental value, including the following:
1. Cognitive Ability/Processing Speed
3. Rules Orientation
4. Detail Orientation
The speed of the boss is the speed of the team.
— Lee Iacocca
How do you measure the effectiveness of an HR leader? I’ll define HR leaders fairly broadly to keep everyone engaged. Let’s say that an HR leader is someone who not only leads the HR function for an entire company but is generally responsible over a client group of employees. If you support a line of business or a function and have a flock of employees to hire, train, and fire, you’re an HR leader.
Talking about the effectiveness and performance of HR is a black hole. You’ve got the transactional side, performance, talent acquisition, etc. All subareas of HR have metrics, and HR leaders have been told that measurement is the key to the HR function being viewed as strategic.
Give Me What I Want or I’ll Ruin Your Career
Here’s what I’ve got that’s critical for your HR func- tion, with some notes on how recruiting low rules HR people might need to be part of your plan:
1. Ability to Negotiate. This covers a lot of ground, but an HR pro’s ability to read the situation, see what’s possible, and negotiate for the company, HR as a unit, and for themselves is crucial to the outcomes you’ll get.
2. Innovation. Innovation is a strong word and a buzzword most of the time, so let’s dumb it down. What innovation means from an HR pro is whether they can create a work prod- uct that wows the people they serve and have it packaged in a way where the marketing of the idea takes care of itself.
3. Say “Yes” more than they say “No.” This will give many a cause for pause, but let’s face it: the HR pros who the rest of the business world don’t respect are the ones who say “no” all the time. The HR pros with the right stuff listen and find ways to say “yes” with conditions (work needed from the requestor to make the “yes” a reality). HR pros at all levels who aren’t viewed as players say “no” more than they say “yes.” This is tied to rules orientation.
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Brand Name: Tanishq
Founder: Titan Company
Tanishq, a division of Titan Company, is one of the famous jewelry brands of India. Considered to be one of the fastest-growing jewelry brands, Tanishq is known mainly for its exclusive and unique designs as well as the superlative product quality. The brand offers diamond and gold jewelry ranging from traditional mangalsutras and thalis to modern earrings, bracelets, rings and, chains.
The products of Tanishq can be bought from their stores which are spread across the country as well as from their online stores. The headquarters of the brand is situated in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
How It All Started
Titan Company launched the Tanishq brand in the year of 1994 to earn the company’s own foreign exchange focusing on exports. The first store of Tanishq was opened in 1996 making them the first Indian Jewelry retailed brand.
The start of Tanishq’s journey was not smooth. But after its managing director Xerxes Desai chose Bhaskar Bhat to succeed him, the net worth of the brand started to grow at an excellent pace. By 2003, Tanishq cemented their place among the top five retailers in India, and more than 40% revenue of the Titan Company was made up by it.
The journey of Tanishq started in 1994 with the launch of 18k gold watches studded with expensive stones. But soon the brand grew into a 22k jeweler and offered a brilliant range of diamond and gold jewelry which kept the perfect balance between traditional charm and contemporary appeal.
After getting the success in the early 2000s, Tanishq opened stores outside of India, in the cities of some Middle East countries and in New Jersey and Chicago in the United States. But the stores were closed after a few years.
For Femina Miss India, Tanishq made all the pageant crowns in 2007. It also had launched Mia, a sub-brand especially for the working women in 2011. In 2012, Tanishq reached a landmark after launching its 150th showroom. In 2014, the brand started exporting its products to the United Arab Emirates.
It launched another sub-brand under the name of Rivaah which targeted the wedding segments in January 2017. Another sub-brand named Mirayah was launched by Tanishq in the month of April of the same year. In December 2017, the brand launched the products for men for the first time with Aveer sub-brand.
Marketing Strategy and the Reasons behind Its Success
- Strong Back up: Tanishq is a brand under the Titan Company which is under the famous and influential Tata Group. The brand was launched in collaboration with the Government of Tamil Nadu. Thus Tanishq has a strong backing of not only Tata Group but also the Tamil Nadu Government which has definitely helped them getting the important resources to function without any problems.
- Perfect Mix of Products: Tanishq is mainly known for its exquisite wedding and diamonds collection. But that is not it. It also has low-priced daily wear jewelry products which simple but stylish at the same time. This has given the brand an opportunity to reach each and every class in society and made them well known to the people of the country.
- Vast Geographical Presence: Tanishq has more than 150 stores in over 100 cities across India. This is actually a huge feat to achieve as a jewelry brand. Because customers usually try to feel the jewelry before buying it. Thus the more the stores of a brand, the more the customers get access to its products. This widespread presence of Tanishq stores has definitely helped the brand to achieve more success than its competitors.
- Awards: Over the years, the brand has won many awards for the quality of the products, its designs, also in the categories of marketing. These awards have made them gain enormous reputation which has increased the trust of the customers in India. Because of this trust, most consumers go for the products of Tanishq because they are well assured of its quality, which creates problems for other companies.
- Promotion: Without excellent promotional activities a brand cannot reach to the customers as much as possible. Keeping this in mind, Tanishq actively keeps promoting its products through advertisements on TV and print ad campaigns. The brand also has a strong Social Media presence, where it keeps its customers updated about any new products it has launched or will be launching. During the time of various festivities, Tanishq provides gifting options which attract the customers more as festival time is the main shopping time for Indians.
- Association with Celebrities: Celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, etc are known to every Indian. Tanishq is associated with them and other famous celebrities. With the support of celebrities, the brand wants to get closer to the audiences and their potential customers. This is definitely working and the proof of it is the ever-increasing customers of Tanishq.
Tanishq has been very active about campaigning and promoting their products. Their ‘#HeeronMeinHeera’ campaign was creative and educative in nature. With this campaign, Tanishq wanted the customer to set some pointers before buying any diamond jewelry. For promoting its sub-brand Mia, Tanishq made an ad campaign named ‘best at work’ as this sub-brand was launched for the working women.
With the ‘#WomenofGold’ campaign, the brand wanted to inspire women to achieve their dreams by breaking all the stereotypes and challenging every societal norm. Many famous celebrities like Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan and Deepika Padukone have appeared in some Tanishq advertisements.
Swayaham is a brand new collection of Tanishq consisting of gold and studded jewelry which covers regional, non-bridal, bridal, occasion wear, fashion, etc categories. To promote this exciting new collection, Tanishq released an ad campaign which depicts Deepika Padukone reminiscing about the memories of her achievements while going through a keepsake box.
After its inception in 1994, Tanishq had to struggle at first in the market. But the strong and determined attitude of the members of the brand has made them successful. They have always cared for their customers and provided them products with prime quality at an affordable price.
Because of this attitude, Tanishq is also getting success in the other countries which will help the brand to gain more confidence and release more products with innovative designs.
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Plating is a process where a layer of gold is placed on to coat the surface of another metal. As the jewellery is not 100% solid gold, extra care should be taken to maximize its lifespan. Anything plated will eventually tarnish with time and wear.
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- Substances like oil, nail polish, nail polish remover, chlorine, and perfume may react with metal/plated jewellery and cause it to tarnish. This is also true for sweat, so make sure you remove your jewellery when you exercise, showering or when swimming.
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In a bid to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications in the dynamic field of logistics, the U-Freight Group recently opened its doors to students pursuing a Higher Diploma in Aviation and Logistics at the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education. The venue for this insightful experience was U-Freight’s state-of-the-art e+Solutions (ePlus) ecommerce logistics centre situated in Kwai Chung.
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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on December 13. Secretary Blinken thanked Brazil for its diplomatic leadership in seeking a peaceful resolution of the dispute between Venezuela and Guyana over the Essequibo region. Secretary Blinken reaffirmed the United States’ position that the land boundary between Venezuela and Guyana should be respected unless—or until—the parties reach a new agreement—or a competent legal body decides otherwise. The two also discussed support to the Multinational Security Support mission to Haiti. Secretary Blinken urged Foreign Minister Vieira to join the United States in condemning the recent attacks by the Houthi rebel group in Yemen.
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Republication Technical consultation to carry out a study of barriers to schooling for girls and develop the national strategy for the education of girls in the Republic of Djibouti
Job no: 562150
Type position: Consultant
Rental: Djibouti Division / Equivalent: Amman ( MENA )
School / Unit: Djibouti
Department / Office: Djibouti, Djibouti
UNICEF works in some of the most difficult places in the world to reach the most disadvantaged children in the world. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them realize their potential.
In 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for all.
And we never give up.
For each child, Education
Background and rationale
The Republic of Djibouti is a small country in East Africa, located at the entrance to the Red Sea, between Eritrea ( North ), Ethiopia ( West ) and Somalia ( South ) with an area of 23,200 Km ². The total population in 2017 was estimated at 948,249 inhabitants, of which around 40% are children ( 0-18 years ). Djibouti has an urbanization rate of more than 70% ( with 60 % in the capital ) and a movement of rural exodus continued due to the weakness of the economy in rural areas and a constant influx of migrants from neighboring countries.
Many past or ongoing initiatives in Djibouti have worked or are working on the inclusion of the most vulnerable populations in the education system and on improving the quality of the system. The economic and financial empowerment of women and other vulnerable populations has also been the subject of many recent efforts, notably through the Ministry of Women and the Family ( MFF ), the Ministry of Youth and Culture ( MJC ), and the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training ( MENFOP ), supported by external funding. These initiatives are supported by a political framework favorable to the education and empowerment of girls and vulnerable populations, set up by MENFOP, the Ministry of Health,MFF and MJC and supported by a variety of strategic documents, including :
- Vision Djibouti 2035 ;
- The National Child Policy ;
- MENFOP regional education plans ;
- The National Teacher Policy.e.s ( PNE ) ;
- The National Gender Policy 2011-2021 ;
- The National Health Development Plan ( PNDS ) 2020-2024 ;
- The National Employment Policy ( NPNE ) ;
- The National Strategy for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools
How can you make a difference ?
Objectives of the consultation:
This consultation sets itself the main objective of supporting the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training ( MENFOP ) in its approach to developing a National Strategy for Schooling Girls in Djibouti. These are specifically : Link to the Terms of Reference : TOR SSA_local_strategie scofil_AFD_.docx
To be considered a defender of each child, you must…
( submission process only for individual consultants )
Interested applicants should apply directly to the UNICEF https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/listing/ website, including the following documents :
- An updated CV and cover letter
- The technical and financial proposal ( the total amount including fees, travel expenses etc ) indicating the dates of availability
- Examples or attestations of services rendered similar
- Each bid must include the daily rate of fees as well as other fees in accordance with section 10.
For each child, you must demonstrate…
UNICEF values in Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Responsibility (CRITA) and basic skills in Communication, Collaboration with people and in finding results.
The technical skills required for this position are: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF promotes diversity and inclusion among its staff and encourages qualified candidates, men and women of all nationalities, religions and ethnic origins, including people living with disabilities to apply to become a member of the Organization.
UNICEF has a zero tolerance policy for behavior incompatible with the goals and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict principles for the protection of children. All selected candidates must comply with these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous references and background checks. Background verification will include verification of academic titles and work history. Selected applicants may be required to provide additional information to perform a background check.
Advertised: Jul 05 2023 E. Africa Standard Time
Close application: Jul 19 2023 E. Africa Standard Time
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We are looking for an experienced National account manager to join our team. You will be mainly responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts. You will also supervise and support regional managers to increase sales and profitability.
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Is BP really on route to being a net zero firm?
Fossil fuel giant BP last week made three announcements that resulted in downgrading £17.5bn off the value of its oil and gas assets – around 20% of its market capitalisation. To put this into context, this is roughly equivalent to the GDP of Mali.
BP dressed this up as the first stage of moving to a net-zero firm. However, BP has been here before and returning to these clothes obscures the crisis that faces the entire sector. A crisis they were warned about, are unprepared to face and, whatever the outcome, a crisis that will change our society.
BPs Big problem
Let’s starting with what BP announced last week. Firstly, it declared that it was downgrading it’s oil price predications to $55 a barrel from around $70 with no rise in price going forward, coupled with an announcement that it expected its long term carbon price to be $100 a tonne rather $40. It also issued hybrid bonds of $11.9bn – roughly the GDP of South Sudan – in order to cover restructuring, and possibly preserve some of the dividend it has paid to investors for nearly a century. Last year these dividends made up 8% of the dividend payments made for all FTSE 100 firms.
Amongst all this, BP also announced cuts of 10,000 jobs worldwide – the equivalent of 15% of its workforce.
BP’s value is largely driven by estimates of the amount of oil it holds in the ground, otherwise known as reserves. The value of the reserves depends on the price of the oil that can be extracted from it. Downgrading the oil price predications means BP believes oil demand to support a higher price is permanently lost. This means that a ton of projects that it has invested money in developing as assets are stranded, as the cost of extraction and development is far over the expected oil price. In this case BP projects in Angola, Argentina and the expensive and polluting Canadian tar sands, where the cost of extracting the oil is now above the expected price.
BP is merely recognising reality here. The oil price has recovered from it’s depths of April up to around $40 per barrel, but this merely reflects optimistic assumptions. To get to this stage OPEC+ had to take 10% of oil out of the market. It is questionable if the cartel has the discipline or capacity to maintain this level of cuts. Climate action and a second lockdown threaten to weaken demand further.
Other oil firms are more optimistic: Shell are expecting a price of $65 in 2025, Equidor $80, Eni $70. These are arguably in the realms of fantasy.
The carbon price assumption reflects expected policies to mitigate climate change. The higher price suggests BP expects more climate mitigation policies and thus a greater need to invest more in low carbon generation, or Carbon Capture and Storage.
The debt BP is raising reflects a wider structural problem in the oil market. Carbon Tracker estimates that firms in the oil supply chain account for around half of corporate debt, or around $30 trillion. Again, for context – this is equivalent to around double the GDP of the European Union.
Moreover, the costs our oil addiction are becoming apparent. Bloomberg recently reported that US shale reserves may have been systematically overestimated. The cost of capping wells and decommissioning oil rigs may be several hundred times more than previously thought and extreme weather from climate change risks disaster for oil operations.
Back to the past: If only they could have known
Not only was the oil sector aware of the risk of climate change around thirty years ago they where aware of the risks of continued oil extraction. There was an entire divestment movement shouting the message. Indeed, current Young Green Co-Chair Rosie Rawle explicitly warned about the danger of investments in the Canadian tar sands back in 2012.
However, under investor pressure they dropped even this approach after the Deepwater horizon disaster. BP continued to fund the fight against climate change initiatives spending $13 million on one Washington state ballot initiative in 2015.
But at least they are doing the right thing now?
The entire oil sector is weighed down with debt and stuck with practises that could doom our civilisation. Since BP was formed to plunder Persia it has been extracting oil. It is hard to turn that around, particularly in the needed timescale.
Debt burdens will mean it needs to continue to extract oil from developed assets for as long as possible – maximising value at the cost of humanity. Renewable energy investments still make up a vanishingly small proportion of capital spending for all oil majors (10% for European firms, 0.8% for international firms), despite what glossy adverts will have you believe.
A comprehensive assessment of oil major’s climate commitments by Carbon Tracker finds them inadequate even for the net-zero by 2050 goal, still less to keep the planet within 2 degrees of warming, or a more survivable net 1.5 degrees.
Our economic system locks this in. BP was punished by investors for it’s flirtation with renewables, while Shell’s similar flutter last year led to the chief executive clarifying they were still committed to hydrocarbons as the core of their business, while announcing more share-buy backs to boost investor returns. Oil firms suggesting a move to renewables trade at a discount to those like Exxon that have doubled down on a hydrocarbon future.
BP cutting jobs while seeking to preserve it’s hallowed dividend payment is emblematic of the existential hole that it finds itself in. It is bound into a financial system that cares only for shareholder return regardless of the effect on firm, people or planet.
As a response to the crisis the UK and US governments have chosen to unconditionally bailout the oil sector. But, the oil sector cannot survive. Either it changes out of all recognition to a new world of climate justice, or it is swept away by the climate emergency. BP may claim that this time it has seen the light, but it has claimed the same before. The oil sector is carrying toxic baggage and the failure to reform a decade ago has only added to that. Dumping the baggage is now a challenge for us all.
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One of the main benefits of purchasing cloud software that is offered as Software as a Service (SaaS), is the product typically receives regular updates that do not need extensive IT department support to install onto employees computers.
The Veeva Vault suite of products sees 3 major updates every year. These changes range in nature, with some affecting end-users, some impacting the business admin’ users and some that just help the product work better.
Quite often the changes are targeted at a specific application such as PromoMats or Medcomms, but the Action User Interface change coming in release 21R2 will impact the whole suite of Vault products.
This is a wide-ranging User Interface (UI) change, and one that will have a significant, but positive impact for end-users.
So Why Change?
It’s the nature of any software development, to leverage new technology which is continually evolving. There needs to be a balance between implementing change that delivers real value versus change for change sake.
This Vault update is designed to provide a more intuitive UI, delivering increased productivity and useability. Users will be able to better perform frequently used actions in fewer clicks, resulting in increased productivity.
The revised UI is a much more modern design, providing users with an interface that is more aligned with software and app’s they may use in their personal lives.
What is Changing?
There are a number of different features that are changing across Vault. The main areas being impacted:
- The Action Bar will allow users to access their frequently used actions with less clicking and scrolling. Vault will learn how each user works and adapt to display their most-used actions at the top of the screen, where they will be easily accessible. This will be personalised for each user.
- The Document Info page will be updated to provide a cleaner and simpler user interface. Some visual enhancements include:
- A toolbar to quickly access common views, such as metadata, related documents, files and attachments, and sharing settings
- A collapsible and resizable Document Info fields panel
- A simpler and more intuitive annotation toolbar
- Notification Icon will provide a familiar notification delivery and display experience to let users see incoming notifications immediately from anywhere in Vault. Users will be able to view messages in fewer clicks, without needing to navigate away from their current task. Notifications will no longer be available on the Home page
- An update to the Actions menu will replace the gear icon with an ellipsis icon. The ellipsis icon has become a standard symbol for a menu of actions in modern web applications.
- An updated UI style will give Vault a more modern and clean visual appearance while maintaining a familiar Vault user experience.
In future articles we will be taking a deep dive into each of the areas above, detailing exactly what is changing and highlighting any impacts on users.
When is the Change Happening?
Action UI will be available in the release 21R2, which is due at the end of July / beginning of August.
At that point, there still remains the option of remaining with the current UI, although the default will be for it to be ‘on’.
However, in 21R3, which is planned for December 2021, the new Action UI will be permanent for all Vaults.
Whilst the UI change will have some major improvements to the useability and productivity for Vault users, consideration needs to be given to how this change is implemented into the business.
At the very minimum, a Change Plan needs to be put in place to educate and inform users what is coming, why it is coming and when it is coming. Without this base level of managing the change, regardless of how good the UI changes are, it could cause confusion in your user base. You could also see a spike in calls to helpdesks, and frustrated users who have to figure out how they perform familiar daily tasks.
You may have training material, such as eLearning, User Guides and Quick Reference Guides, that will be impacted by the UI changes. Do these materials need to be updated?
If your material is still used, either by existing users or to onboard new employees, you need to review the material and decide what needs updating. By not updating the material what is the impact? Does it make it wrong or pose any compliance issues?
Change should be Embraced
Some of us like change more than others and find it easier to adapt to changes in our lives. With the new Action UI, taking some basic steps to communicate the changes will help your employees quickly adopt the new UI and reap the benefits.
The changes are happening in 2021, and they are a positive change that will improve the overall usability of Vault. There’s time now to ensure you educate users on the change and bring them with you so they and the business realise the maximum benefit from the updates.
We have significant experience training the Vault suite of products and are very familiar with the platform. We analyse each Vault release and assess the impact of any changes. Coupled with this we have expert Change Management Consultants, to help implement both large and small change initiatives, ensuring any change is successfully adopted in the organisation.
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If you’re an active person, you may be wondering if it’s safe to exercise with eyelash extensions. The answer is yes – you can work out with eyelash extensions. Just make sure to take a few precautions to protect your new lashes.
Here are a few tips for keeping your lash extensions in good shape while you exercise:
- Avoid getting your lashes wet. This means no swimming, sauna, or steam room; dry them thoroughly afterward if you need to get your lashes wet.
- Be careful when using hair products. Avoid spraying hairspray or other aerosols directly onto your face, and wash your hands thoroughly after applying hair products.
Contents of Article
- Can You Exercise With Eyelash Extensions without them falling out?
- Five few tips to help you keep your lash extensions intact while exercising
- Recommended Exercises
- Exercises you should avoid if you have Lash Extensions
- Why is working out bad for your eyelash extensions?
- How to keep your lashes healthy when you work out
- Last Thoughts
Can You Exercise With Eyelash Extensions without them falling out?
Yes, you can exercise with eyelash extensions without them falling out. Brisk walks and light workouts may be safe for your lash extension, but the best rule of thumb is to avoid any activity that could tug or create friction on your lashes. Always refer to the instructions given by your eyelash technician for more information!
If you have eyelash extensions, you might be wondering if it’s still possible to stay active and exercise without damaging your lashes. The good news is that you can still enjoy a moderate activity with lash extensions; however, there are some things you should keep in mind to avoid damaging your investment.
Brisk walking and light workouts are generally safe for your lash extension, but the best rule of thumb is to avoid any activity that could tug or create friction on your lashes. If you’re not sure whether a particular activity is safe, always refer to the instructions given by your eyelash technician.
Can you workout after getting your lashes done?
There is no harm in working out after getting your lashes done. Many people do it and have no problems. However, if you feel tired or have any irritation from the lash treatment, it is best to wait until you feel better before hitting the gym.
The best practice, in this case, is to wait at least 4 hours for the adhesive to set before working out and to avoid touching or rubbing your eyes during your workout. After all, you don’t want to sweat off those beautiful new lashes!
Also, choose low-impact exercise to avoid excessive sweating, which can cause your lashes to fall out prematurely. Try yoga, walking, or light weights instead of running or intense cardio. And be sure to remove all makeup before working out, including any residual lash adhesive.
Five few tips to help you keep your lash extensions intact while exercising
1. Avoid high-impact activities.
Activities like running, jumping, and aerobics can put a lot of stress on your lash extensions, causing them to fall out prematurely. If you enjoy these activities, try to avoid them for the first 48 hours after getting your lashes done.
2. Be gentle when removing makeup.
After a workout, it’s vital to cleanse your face to remove sweat and bacteria. However, use a gentle cleanser and avoid rubbing your eyes too vigorously when removing makeup. This will help prevent your lash extensions from coming off prematurely.
3. Use an oil-free face wash.
When cleansing your face after a workout, use an oil-free face wash. This will help remove any sweat and bacteria without causing your lash extensions to fall out.
4. Gently pat your face dry.
After washing your face, gently pat it dry with a clean towel. Avoid rubbing or scrubbing your skin, as this can cause your lash extensions to come off.
5. Protect your lashes when swimming.
Chlorinated water can cause your lash extensions to loosen and fall out prematurely. To protect your lashes, apply a small amount of petroleum jelly around the base of your lashes before swimming. Be sure to remove the petroleum jelly after you’re done swimming to avoid damaging your lash extensions.
6. Take care daily of your lashes
If you don’t know-how here is the best maintenance guide for your false lashes. If you do this every day or at least every other day, they will last you much longer.
You can enjoy moderate exercise without damaging your lash extensions by following these tips. Always consult your lash technician if you have any questions or concerns about exercising with lash extensions.
The most common fitness routines are walking and strength training which are great for muscle development. It would help if you also cared to strengthen those arm muscles by doing pushups and lunges, which will help protect your arms from injury when you are lifting heavyweights.
False lashes can be worn during any workout, whether it is high-intensity or low-impact. When you take good care of your lash extensions during and after working out, you can keep them as long as your natural shedding cycle.
Swimming, walking, and running are all low-impact exercises that you can do while wearing lash extensions. Dancing is another great way to work out without getting sweaty, and Yoga is an excellent workout. If you are looking for something more intense, Tai chi and Pilates are excellent options to work different parts of your body.
Can you go to the gym with eyelash extensions?
You can, but you should stick to low-impact exercises that won’t make you sweat too much. This will help keep your extensions in good condition. Examples of low-impact workouts you can do at the gym are jumping jacks, squats, planks, rowing, and crunches.
Exercises you should avoid if you have Lash Extensions
You’ll want to avoid doing specific exercises that could cause your extensions to fall out or become damaged. You should avoid some exercises if you have lash extensions, jumping jacks, squats, running, and more!
If you have lash extensions, there are some exercises you should avoid. Jumping jacks, for example, can cause your extensions to fall out. Squats and running can also damage your extensions.
One type of exercise you should avoid is contact sports. Any sport where there is potential for your lashes to get hit, like boxing or MMA, is a no-no. This also goes for any activity where there is potential for your lashes to get pulled or ripped off, like when you’re swimming laps. If you want to go for a swim, it’s best to take them off beforehand.
Here are some other specific exercises to avoid:
Pilates reformer: The pulleys on the machine can snag and pull on your extensions, which isn’t good for either your lashes or your workout.
Barre class: Many of the positions in barre require you to lie on your back with your head hanging off the edge of the mat, which can cause your lashes to rub against the floor and get damaged.
Trampoline: The constant jumping can loosen your lash adhesive, causing your extensions to fall out.
As you can see, there are quite a few types of exercise that you need to be careful with if you have lash extensions. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up your active lifestyle altogether! Just take a few extra precautions and be mindful of how you’re treating your lashes, and they should be just fine.
Why is working out bad for your eyelash extensions?
When you work out, your body sweat and the sweat can cause the adhesive holding your eyelash extensions to loosen. This can cause your extensions to fall out and damage your natural lashes. So if you’re a regular exerciser, it’s best to avoid getting lash extensions or make sure you schedule regular appointments for touch-ups to keep them looking their best.
How to keep your lashes healthy when you work out
Working out is a great way to stay healthy and in shape, but it’s essential to take precautions when you have lash extensions. Here are some tips on how to keep your lashes healthy when you work out:
- Avoid doing contact sports activities that could potentially damage your lashes, like boxing or MMA.
- Avoid exercises that require you to lie down on your back with your head hanging off the edge of the mat, like in barre class.
- Take off your extensions before going for a swim. The chlorine in the pool can loosen the adhesive and cause them to fall out.
- Be mindful of treating your lashes when you’re working out. Don’t rub your eyes or pull on your lashes, and be sure to clean them afterward to remove any sweat or bacteria.
- Use a light, oil-free makeup remover to avoid damaging your lashes when you take off your makeup after your workout.
If you’re a regular exerciser, it’s best to avoid getting lash extensions or schedule regular appointments for touch-ups to keep them looking their best. But if you can’t resist working out and want to maintain your lash extensions, here are a few tips:
- try to avoid sweating excessively
- use a gentle eyelash cleanser every night before bed
- avoid using oil-based products on your lashes or around your eye area
- schedule regular appointments for touch-ups every 2-3 weeks
By following these tips, you can ensure that your lashes stay healthy and intact when you work out!
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Even in the best of times, the disposition of a business is a multifaceted process fraught with peril. With the current state of the economy what you don’t know could be fatal. Even so, there are techniques which can be employed to avoid many of the hazards. For many small to medium sized business owners, today’s economy may be providing an unprecedented opportunity to shore up your exit strategies and receive the maximum value for your most important asset. Here are some numbers worthy of note:
- Recent estimates show that 63% of business owners do not have a formal exit plan.
- Over 90% of North American businesses are privately held.
- According to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2004, there were over 25 million U.S. businesses the majority of which were closely held sole-proprietorships, partnerships, or LLCs.
This means nearly 16 million businesses are without any formal exit plan.
AICPA – Succession Planning Study 35% of multi-owner firms and 9% of sole proprietors (sole owner firms and sole practitioners) had a written succession plan in place in 2008, compared to just 25% of multi-owner firms and 8% of sole proprietors in 2004.*
Current Status of Succession Planning Multi-Owner Firms Sole Proprietors
Have started the plan and will soon complete it. 35% 7%
Will start the process in the next year or two 32% 43%
Will start the process in about 5 years 10% 23%
Will start the process in about 10 years 3% 3%
Have a plan drafted, but it has not been formally approved 9% 3%
*The 2008 PCPS Succession Survey by AICPA
These undeniable figures are compelling arguments for aggressive pursuit of the most advanced strategies and state of the art techniques to plan and implement 21st Century exit strategies, estate/wealth preservation plans and strategic plans.
As a business owner in today’s economy, business growth (or lack thereof) and trying to manage day-to-day operations dictate how you will spend the majority of your time. However, there is no more compelling reason than the current economic situation for you as a business owner to take steps to take advantage of trends and opportunities which will result in better valuation, lower tax consequences and smoother transitions when your liquidity event comes to fruition. Your future after your exit is also of concern. The sooner you plan for all the eventualities the better.
What are Your Options?
Traditionally there are two main paths you might choose: Selling to an outside third party or Transferring to insiders like your employees or family members. There are essentially two paths that business owners can take when they decide it’s time to transition to the next phase of life: selling the business to an outside party or transferring the business to “insiders,” such as family members or employees. Of course you could also liquidate, but this is not usually the chosen path, rather a forced or hardship route when no buyer emerges or other circumstances intervene.
Today, when selling to outside parties, some options which need to be carefully considered include whether to transfer 100% ownership or retain some equity. Although it might be tempting to try to walk away with a big chunk of cash, it may not be practical or in the seller’s best interest in the current state of our economy.
In light of the current economic climate it might not be the smartest strategy for owners in industries where valuations are negatively affected by the economy.Selling 100% of their interest when the market value is at a record low.
Some examples are real estate related businesses, construction companies, automobile manufacturing/sales and retail stores. Instead of cashing out, a second option is to sell only a share of the equity and retain a share. The retained equity could be either a minority or majority ownership interest. In certain cases, a partial sale might be desirable as it enables the selling stakeholder to take a portion of their net worth out of the business so they may diversify a portion of their assets, while retaining some equity with a view to possible future appreciation.
In uncertain economic times, the ability to liberate a portion of your net worth may help the business to grow, thereby increasing the valuation of the retained stake in the company. More to the point, selling a partial stake of your business allows you to share future business risks and opportunities with a partner.
Acme Corporation was valued at $10 million and owned by a single shareholder. However, in light of current economic climate, the sole shareholder decides to sell 70% of his ownership to an outside party. The result is a liquidity event where the selling shareholder obtains $7 million of locked up equity. The seller negotiates an agreement to stay involved in running the business, with a new owner introducing a fresh perspective to the management and operational structure of the company. By retaining a significant minority position in the equity and combining forces with the outside buyer the stage is set for the selling shareholder to participate in future growth as the economy recovers. This scenario also gives the buyer assurance that the seller still has “skins in the game”. This vested interest in the company is beneficial to both buyer and seller. With a carefully crafted plan the seller is positioned such that the 30% equity holding could be worth significantly more than at the time of the initial transaction.
Another approach is to implement a plan to transfer to insiders, such as family members, management or employees. In cases of family succession, the internal transfer can be utilized to reduce certain tax consequences. This is because in today’s environment the tax liability is likely to be reduced as a result of lower valuations. We have observed that business valuations are by and large lower than they were just a year or two ago. The factors causing this range from depressed revenues, lower profits, tight credit and lower valuation multiples.
The resulting lower valuations present exceptional options to transfer ownership interests to family members through a variety of techniques which shelter or defer tax events and accomplish several other succession plan benefits. Because interest rates are still relatively low, these techniques are enhanced further. Plus, if your objective is to prepare the business for another sale to an outside party at some future date, the present climate is conducive to recapitalization and intra-family transactions to shift ownership and save taxes when the business is sold to the outsider in the future. One cautionary note; because there is a very real probability that hyper-inflation could devalue our currency, you should carefully consider where to invest the funds you receive at the time of transfer, hedging against the eventuality. In addition, such inflationary conditions could diminish or erase any gains you might enjoy from the retained equity stake.
The current depressed state of the economy may also favor a sale to your employees. You might want to sell via a management buy-out to select key managers, or through the use of an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Again, lower valuations equal better economics for buyers and potential tax savings for sellers.
How Should You Proceed
Planning for an orderly succession & obtaining the maximum liquidity from your ultimate disposition of your business demands a team approach. By bringing together the combined experience of distinguished tax, legal, insurance and financial professionals, you will obtain an integrated strategy which addresses the multiple facets of your exit plan.
Case Study #1
John Smith, a 70% owner of ABC Manufacturing, LLC, wanted to plan his exit strategy. The value of his ownership percentage in the company was $4 million and he wanted to retire in 5 years, but the question was, how? By utilizing state of the art techniques, ABC Manufacturing, LLC agreed to borrow $4 million over 5 years to fund the premiums of an Indexed Universal Life Insurance policy on John’s life. John could then begin to receive distributions from the life insurance policy after he left the company. The end result — this approach exceeded John’s expectations and provided over 249% of what John was expecting to receive for the value of his ownership.
Exiting Owner: Male, age 46 Owner’s expected value of business interest: $2,500,000 Retirement distributions to begin at age 55 Annual retirement distributions: $263,611 for 30 years Net death benefit: $659,700 Total benefits resulting from this approach: $8,568,037 Portion of owner’s expected value obtained with this solution: 343%
Exiting Owner: Male, age 43 Owner’s expected value of business interest: $8,000,000 Retirement distributions to begin at age 50 Annual retirement distributions: $760,125 for 20 years Net death benefit: $13,758,412 Total benefits resulting from this approach: $28,960,918 Portion of owner’s expected value obtained by this solution: 362%
For these business owners, utilizing our recommended techniques the business owners were able to fulfill their business succession planning needs and enabled funding for a smooth transition of ownership while providing for potential tax-free retirement income.
To see yet another example of a strategy which reflects current methods see this article from the Wall Street Journal: Wall Street Journal Article
What’s Your Exit Plan?
If you’ve been putting off planning or implementing your exit strategies now would be a good time to stop procrastinating and put your plan in motion. The current atmosphere is presenting opportunities we may not see again for many years to come, if ever. Now is the time to for you to take action. Just like death and taxes, you will exit the business eventually. Will your departure be on your terms or someone else’s?
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